Parallel Verses
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.
NET Bible
Abraham took some sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech. The two of them made a treaty.
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
Abimelech said: I do not know who has done this thing. You did not tell me, nor did I hear of it until today.
27 Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 14:22-23
But Abram said to the king of Sodom: I have sworn to Jehovah, God Most High, maker of heaven and earth:
Genesis 26:28-31
They answered: Now we know that Jehovah is with you. We think that there should be a solemn agreement between us. We want you to promise
Genesis 31:44
Now, let us make an agreement (covenant) and let it stand as a witness between you and me.
1 Samuel 18:3
Jonathan made a covenant with David. He loved him as himself.
Proverbs 17:8
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes its owner. He prospers in everything he does.
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 18:24
A man with friends must be friendly! A friend sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger. A bribe behind the back provokes strong anger.
Isaiah 32:8
But the noble man devises noble plans. He stands firm for what is honorable.
Ezekiel 17:13
He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land,
Romans 1:31
without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, unforgiving, and unmerciful.
Galatians 3:15
Brothers, I speak like a man speaks: Though it is only a man's covenant, yet when it has been confirmed, no one makes it void, or adds to it.