Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said Abraham, "I will swear."
New American Standard Bible
Abraham said, “I swear it.”
King James Version
And Abraham said, I will swear.
Holman Bible
And Abraham said, “I swear it.”
International Standard Version
And Abraham replied, "I agree!"
A Conservative Version
And Abraham said, I will swear.
American Standard Version
And Abraham said, I will swear.
Amplified
And Abraham said, “I will swear.”
Bible in Basic English
And Abraham said, I will give you my oath.
Darby Translation
And Abraham said, I will swear.
Julia Smith Translation
And Abraham will say, I will swear.
King James 2000
And Abraham said, I will swear.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Abraham said, "I swear."
Modern King James verseion
And Abraham said, I will swear.
NET Bible
Abraham said, "I swear to do this."
New Heart English Bible
Abraham said, "I will swear."
The Emphasized Bible
And Abraham said, I, will swear.
Webster
And Abraham said, I will swear.
World English Bible
Abraham said, "I will swear."
Youngs Literal Translation
And Abraham saith, 'I -- I do swear.'
Themes
Alliances » Instances of » Abraham and abimelech
Covenant » Instances of » Abraham and abimelech
Man » Woman formed to be a help for
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 21:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Covenant Between Abraham And Abimelech
23 Now therefore swear unto me even here by God, that thou wilt not hurt me nor my children, nor my children's children. But that thou shalt deal with me and the country where thou art a stranger, according unto the kindness that I have showed thee." 24 Then said Abraham, "I will swear." 25 And Abraham rebuked Abimelech for a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had taken away.
Names
Cross References
Genesis 14:13
Then came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; which dwelt in the oak grove of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and Aner, which were confederate with Abram.
Romans 12:18
If it be possible, howbeit of your part, have peace with all men.
Hebrews 6:16
Men verily swear by him that is greater than themselves; And an oath to confirm the thing, is among them an end of all strife.