Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
In the morning they arose early and
King James Version
And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
Holman Bible
They got up early in the morning and swore an oath to each other.
International Standard Version
They woke up early the next morning and made the treaty. After this, Isaac sent them off and they left on peaceful terms.
A Conservative Version
And they rose up promptly in the morning, and swore one to another. And Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
American Standard Version
And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another. And Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
Amplified
They got up early in the morning and swore oaths [pledging to do nothing but good to each other]; and Isaac sent them on their way and they left him in peace.
Bible in Basic English
And early in the morning they took an oath one to the other: then Isaac sent them away and they went on their way in peace.
Darby Translation
And they rose early in the morning, and swore one to another; and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
Julia Smith Translation
And they will rise early in the morning, and they will swear, a man to his brother, and Isaak will send them away and they will go from him in peace.
King James 2000
And they rose up early in the morning, and swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And they arose early in the morning and each one swore to the other, and Isaac sent them away. And they left him in peace.
Modern King James verseion
And they rose up early in the morning, and swore to one another. And Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And they rose up betimes in the morning and sware one to another. And Isaac sent them away. And they departed from him in peace.
NET Bible
Early in the morning the men made a treaty with each other. Isaac sent them off; they separated on good terms.
New Heart English Bible
They rose up some time in the morning, and swore one to another. Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
The Emphasized Bible
and rose up early in the morning, and took an oath each man to his brother, so Isaac let them go, and they departed from him in peace.
Webster
And they rose betimes in the morning, and swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
World English Bible
They rose up some time in the morning, and swore one to another. Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
Youngs Literal Translation
and rise early in the morning, and swear one to another, and Isaac sendeth them away, and they go from him in peace.
Themes
Alliances » Ratification of » By oaths
Alliances » Instances of » Isaac and abimelech
Covenant » Instances of » Abimelech and isaac
Covenants » Conditions of » Conformed by oath
Diplomacy » Instances of » Of abimelech
Morning » The jews » Contracted covenants in
Oath » Used in solemnizing covenants » Between isaac and abimelech
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 26:31
Verse Info
Context Readings
Covenant With Abimelech
30
Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.
31 In the morning they arose early and
Names
Cross References
Genesis 14:22
But Abram said to the king of Sodom: I have sworn to Jehovah, God Most High, maker of heaven and earth:
Genesis 19:2
My lords, he said, come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may get up in the morning as early as you like and be on your way again. Oh no, they said, We will spend the night out here in the city square.
Genesis 21:14
Early the next morning Abraham took bread and a container of water and gave them to Hagar, putting them on her shoulder. He also gave her the boy and sent her on her way. So she left and wandered around in the desert near Beer-sheba.
Genesis 21:23
Swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my offspring or with my posterity. Consider the kindness that I have shown to you. Please show it to me and to the land in which you have sojourned.
Genesis 21:31-32
Therefore he called that place Beer-sheba, because there the two of them took an oath.
Genesis 22:3
Early the next morning Abraham saddled his donkey. He took two of his servants and his son Isaac with him. He had cut the wood for the burnt offering. Then he set out for the place that God had told him about.
Genesis 25:33
Jacob answered: First make a vow that you will give me your birthright. Esau made the vow and gave his rights as firstborn to Jacob.
Genesis 31:44
Now, let us make an agreement (covenant) and let it stand as a witness between you and me.
Genesis 31:55
Early the next morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban left and went back home.
1 Samuel 14:24
And all the people were with Saul. There were about twenty thousand men. The fight was general through all the mountains of Ephraim. Saul made a great error that day. He put the people under an oath, saying: Let that man be cursed who eats any food before evening. I have taken vengeance on my enemies. So the people did not eat.
1 Samuel 20:3
David again said: Your father has certainly known that I have found favor in your eyes. He said: Do not let Jonathan know this, that he not be grieved. And yet, as Jehovah lives, and you live, there is only a step between death and me.
1 Samuel 20:16-17
May our promise to each other still be unbroken. If it is broken, Jehovah will punish you.
1 Samuel 30:15
Will you lead me to those raiders? David asked him. He answered, I will if you promise me in God's name that you will not kill me or hand me over to my master.
Hebrews 6:16
Men swear by someone greater then themselves: and an oath for confirmation to them puts an end to the problem.