Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
They said, “We see plainly
King James Version
And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee;
Holman Bible
They replied, “We have clearly seen how the Lord has been with you. We think there should be an oath between two parties—between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you:
International Standard Version
"We've seen that the LORD is with you," they responded, "so we're proposing an agreement between us between us and you. Allow us to make a treaty with you
A Conservative Version
And they said, We saw plainly that LORD was with thee. And we said, Let there now be an oath between us, even between us and thee. And let us make a covenant with thee,
American Standard Version
And they said, We saw plainly that Jehovah was with thee. And we said, Let there now be an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee,
Amplified
They said, “We see clearly that the Lord has been with you; so we said, ‘There should now be an oath between us [with a curse for the one who breaks it], that is, between you and us, and let us make a covenant (binding agreement, solemn promise) with you,
Bible in Basic English
And they said, We saw clearly that the Lord was with you: so we said, Let there be an oath between us and you, and let us make an agreement with you;
Darby Translation
And they said, We saw certainly that Jehovah is with thee; and we said, Let there be then an oath between us between us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee,
Julia Smith Translation
And they will say, Seeing we saw that Jehovah was with thee: and we will say, There shall be an oath between us, between us and between thee, and we will make a covenant with thee.
King James 2000
And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with you: and we said, Let there be now an oath between us, even between us and you, and let us make a covenant with you;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And they said, "We see clearly that Yahweh has been with you, so we thought let there be an oath between us--between us and you--and let us {make} a covenant with you
Modern King James verseion
And they said, We saw certainly that Jehovah was with you. And we said, Let there be now an oath between us, between us and you, and let us make a covenant with you;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said they, "We saw that the LORD was with thee, and therefore we said that there should be an oath betwixt us and thee, and that we would make a bond with thee:
NET Bible
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
New Heart English Bible
They said, "We saw plainly that the LORD was with you. We said, 'Let there now be an oath between us, even between us and you, and let us make a covenant with you,
The Emphasized Bible
And they said: We, saw plainly, that Yahweh was with thee, so we said, Let there be we pray thee an oath betwixt us both, betwixt us and thee, - and let us solemnise a covenant with thee: -
Webster
And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee;
World English Bible
They said, "We saw plainly that Yahweh was with you. We said, 'Let there now be an oath between us, even between us and you, and let us make a covenant with you,
Youngs Literal Translation
And they say, 'We have certainly seen that Jehovah hath been with thee, and we say, 'Let there be, we pray thee, an oath between us, between us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee;
Themes
Alliances » Ratification of » By oaths
Alliances » Instances of » Isaac and abimelech
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Covenant » Instances of » Abimelech and isaac
Covenants » Designed for » Mutual protection
Covenants » Agreements between two parties
Diplomacy » Instances of » Of abimelech
Feasts » Covenants ratified by
Oath » Used in solemnizing covenants » Between isaac and abimelech
Oaths » Used for » Confirming covenants
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 26:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Covenant With Abimelech
27
Isaac asked: Why have you now come to see me? You were so unfriendly to me before and made me leave your country.
28 They said, “We see plainly
Names
Cross References
Genesis 21:22-23
Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham. They said: God is with you in all that you do.
Genesis 21:31-32
Therefore he called that place Beer-sheba, because there the two of them took an oath.
Genesis 24:3
I want you to swear by Jehovah God of heaven and earth that you will not get my son a wife from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am living.
Genesis 24:41
If my relatives do not give her to you, then you will be free from my oath.'
Genesis 31:49-53
and also Mizpah (Watchtower), because he said: May Jehovah watch between you and me when we are unable to see each other.
Genesis 39:5
Jehovah blessed the Egyptian's household and everything he had in his house and in his fields because of Joseph.
Joshua 3:7
Jehovah said to Joshua: This day will I begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel. Now they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.
2 Chronicles 1:1
Solomon, son of David, strengthened his position over the kingdom. Jehovah (YHWH), his God, was with him and made him very powerful.
Isaiah 45:14
This is what Jehovah says: The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, and those tall Sabeans will come over to you and will be yours. They will walk behind you. They will come to you in chains. They will bow down before you and plead with you. They will say: 'God is with you and there is no other. There is no other god!'
Isaiah 60:14
The sons of those who oppress you will bow in front of you. All who loathe you will bow at your feet. They will call you the city of Jehovah, Zion, the city of the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 61:6
You will be called the priests of Jehovah. You will be spoken of as ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations, you will boast in their riches.
Isaiah 61:9
Then their offspring will be known among the nations, and their descendants in the midst of the peoples. All who see them will recognize them because they are the blessed offspring of Jehovah.
Romans 8:31
What shall we then say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
1 Corinthians 14:25
The secrets of his heart are made known. So falling down on his face he will worship God, and report, God is truly among you.
Hebrews 6:16
Men swear by someone greater then themselves: and an oath for confirmation to them puts an end to the problem.
Hebrews 13:5
You should be free from the love of money. Be content with what you have, for he has said: I will not leave you. I will not forsake you.