Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Abraham took some sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech. The two of them made a treaty.
New American Standard Bible
Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and
King James Version
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.
Holman Bible
Abraham took sheep and cattle
International Standard Version
So Abraham took sheep and oxen and presented them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant.
A Conservative Version
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech. And the two made a covenant.
American Standard Version
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech. And they two made a covenant.
Amplified
So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant (binding agreement).
Bible in Basic English
And Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement together.
Darby Translation
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.
Julia Smith Translation
And Abraham will take sheep and oxen, and give to Abimelech; and they two made a covenant
King James 2000
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Abraham took sheep and cattle and gave [them] to Abimelech. And the two of them {made} a covenant.
Modern King James verseion
And Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and both of them made a covenant.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them unto Abimelech. And they made both of them a bond together.
New Heart English Bible
Abraham took sheep and cattle, and gave them to Abimelech. Those two made a covenant.
The Emphasized Bible
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, stud gave to Abimelech, - and they two solemnised a covenant
Webster
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech: and both of them made a covenant.
World English Bible
Abraham took sheep and cattle, and gave them to Abimelech. Those two made a covenant.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Abraham taketh sheep and oxen, and giveth to Abimelech, and they make, both of them, a covenant;
Themes
Alliances » Instances of » Abraham and abimelech
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Contracts » Modes of ratifying » By giving presents
Contracts » Between abraham and abimelech, concerning wells of water
Covenant » Of men with men » Ratified » By giving presents
Covenant » Instances of » Abraham and abimelech
Covenants » Presents given as tokens of
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
Rulers' » Instances of » Abraham
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between abraham and abimelech
Topics
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Laqach
Tso'n
Baqar
Nathan
Sh@nayim
References
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Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 21:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Covenant Between Abraham And Abimelech
26 "I do not know who has done this thing," Abimelech replied. "Moreover, you did not tell me. I did not hear about it until today." 27 Abraham took some sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech. The two of them made a treaty. 28 Then Abraham set seven ewe lambs apart from the flock by themselves.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 14:22-23
But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, "I raise my hand to the Lord, the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth, and vow
Genesis 26:28-31
They replied, "We could plainly see that the Lord is with you. So we decided there should be a pact between us -- between us and you. Allow us to make a treaty with you
Genesis 31:44
So now, come, let's make a formal agreement, you and I, and it will be proof that we have made peace."
1 Samuel 18:3
Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.
Proverbs 18:24
A person who has friends may be harmed by them, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
Isaiah 32:8
An honorable man makes honorable plans; his honorable character gives him security.
Ezekiel 17:13
He took one from the royal family, made a treaty with him, and put him under oath. He then took the leaders of the land
Romans 1:31
senseless, covenant-breakers, heartless, ruthless.
Galatians 3:15
Brothers and sisters, I offer an example from everyday life: When a covenant has been ratified, even though it is only a human contract, no one can set it aside or add anything to it.