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Sojourn in this land; and I will be with thee and bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries; and I will perform the oath which I swore unto Abraham thy father.
And they rose early in the morning, and swore one to another; and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
And Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live; and the princes of the assembly swore unto them.
This we will do to them, and let them live, lest wrath come upon us, because of the oath which we swore unto them.
Which he made with Abraham, And of his oath unto Isaac;
For men indeed swear by a greater, and with them the oath is a term to all dispute, as making matters sure. Wherein God, willing to shew more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of his purpose, intervened by an oath,
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And behold, Jehovah stood above it. And he said, I am Jehovah, the God of Abraham, thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land on which thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed. And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south; and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
Which he made with Abraham, And of his oath unto Isaac; And he confirmed it unto Jacob for a statute, Unto Israel for an everlasting covenant,
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
And Jehovah appeared to him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake.
Which he made with Abraham, And of his oath unto Isaac;
And God said to Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad and because of thy handmaid: in all that Sarah hath said to thee hearken to her voice, for in Isaac shall a seed be called to thee.
And I will bless her, and I will give thee a son also of her; and I will bless her, and she shall become nations: kings of peoples shall be of her. And Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born to him that is a hundred years old? and shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear? And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee! read more.
And God said, Sarah thy wife shall indeed bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name Isaac; and I will establish my covenant with him, for an everlasting covenant for his seed after him. And for Ishmael I have heard thee: behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful, and will very greatly multiply him; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to thee at this appointed time in the next year.
And God said, Sarah thy wife shall indeed bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name Isaac; and I will establish my covenant with him, for an everlasting covenant for his seed after him. And for Ishmael I have heard thee: behold, I will bless him, and will make him fruitful, and will very greatly multiply him; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to thee at this appointed time in the next year.
And he said, I will certainly return to thee at this time of the year, and behold, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah was listening at the tent-door, which was behind him. Now Abraham and Sarah were old and advanced in age: it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. And Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am become old, shall I have pleasure, and my lord old? read more.
And Jehovah said to Abraham, Why is this, that Sarah laughs, saying, Shall I indeed bear, when I am become old? Is any matter too wonderful for Jehovah? At the time appointed I will return to thee, at this time of the year, and Sarah shall have a son.
And Jehovah said to Abraham, Why is this, that Sarah laughs, saying, Shall I indeed bear, when I am become old? Is any matter too wonderful for Jehovah? At the time appointed I will return to thee, at this time of the year, and Sarah shall have a son.
And Jehovah appeared to him and said, Go not down to Egypt: dwell in the land that I shall tell thee of. Sojourn in this land; and I will be with thee and bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries; and I will perform the oath which I swore unto Abraham thy father. And I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and unto thy seed will I give all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth bless themselves -- read more.
because that Abraham hearkened to my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
because that Abraham hearkened to my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
Remember Abraham, Isaac and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou sworest by thyself, and saidst to them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give to your seed, and they shall possess it for ever!
nor because they are seed of Abraham are all children: but, In Isaac shall a seed be called to thee.
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Abrahamic covenant confirmed in
And Jehovah appeared to him and said, Go not down to Egypt: dwell in the land that I shall tell thee of. Sojourn in this land; and I will be with thee and bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries; and I will perform the oath which I swore unto Abraham thy father. And I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and unto thy seed will I give all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth bless themselves -- read more.
because that Abraham hearkened to my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
because that Abraham hearkened to my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
Be ye ever mindful of his covenant, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations, -- Which he made with Abraham, And of his oath unto Isaac; And he confirmed it unto Jacob for a statute, Unto Israel for an everlasting covenant, read more.
Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance; When ye were a few men in number, Of small account, and strangers in it.
Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance; When ye were a few men in number, Of small account, and strangers in it.
jacob » God confirms the covenant of abraham to
And God appeared to Jacob again after he had come from Padan-Aram, and blessed him. And God said to him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not henceforth be called Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name. And he called his name Israel. And God said to him, I am the Almighty God: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee; and kings shall come out of thy loins. read more.
And the land that I gave Abraham and Isaac, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed after thee will I give the land. And God went up from him in the place where he had talked with him. And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he had talked with him, a pillar of stone, and poured on it a drink-offering, and poured oil on it. And Jacob called the name of the place where God had talked with him, Beth-el.
And the land that I gave Abraham and Isaac, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed after thee will I give the land. And God went up from him in the place where he had talked with him. And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he had talked with him, a pillar of stone, and poured on it a drink-offering, and poured oil on it. And Jacob called the name of the place where God had talked with him, Beth-el.
And behold, Jehovah stood above it. And he said, I am Jehovah, the God of Abraham, thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land on which thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed. And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south; and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed. And behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places to which thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee until I have done what I have spoken to thee of. read more.
And Jacob awoke from his sleep, and said, Surely Jehovah is in this place, and I knew it not. And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. And Jacob rose early in the morning, and took the stone that he had made his pillow, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil on the top of it. And he called the name of that place Beth-el; but the name of that city was Luz at the first. And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and keep me on this road that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and a garment to put on, and I come again to my father's house in peace then shall Jehovah be my God. And this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house; and of all that thou wilt give me I will without fail give the tenth to thee.
And Jacob awoke from his sleep, and said, Surely Jehovah is in this place, and I knew it not. And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. And Jacob rose early in the morning, and took the stone that he had made his pillow, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil on the top of it. And he called the name of that place Beth-el; but the name of that city was Luz at the first. And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and keep me on this road that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and a garment to put on, and I come again to my father's house in peace then shall Jehovah be my God. And this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house; and of all that thou wilt give me I will without fail give the tenth to thee.
Ye seed of Israel his servant, Ye sons of Jacob, his chosen ones. He, Jehovah, is our God; His judgments are in all the earth. Be ye ever mindful of his covenant, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations, -- read more.
Which he made with Abraham, And of his oath unto Isaac; And he confirmed it unto Jacob for a statute, Unto Israel for an everlasting covenant, Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance;
Which he made with Abraham, And of his oath unto Isaac; And he confirmed it unto Jacob for a statute, Unto Israel for an everlasting covenant, Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance;
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known his acts among the peoples. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him; Meditate upon all his wondrous works. Glory in his holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah. read more.
Seek Jehovah and his strength, Seek his face continually; Remember his wondrous works which he hath done; His miracles, and the judgments of his mouth: Ye seed of Israel his servant, Ye sons of Jacob, his chosen ones. He, Jehovah, is our God; His judgments are in all the earth. Be ye ever mindful of his covenant, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations, -- Which he made with Abraham, And of his oath unto Isaac; And he confirmed it unto Jacob for a statute, Unto Israel for an everlasting covenant, Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance; When ye were a few men in number, Of small account, and strangers in it. And they went from nation to nation, And from one kingdom to another people. He suffered no man to oppress them, And reproved kings for their sakes, Saying, Touch not mine anointed ones, And do my prophets no harm. Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth; Publish his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, His wondrous works among all peoples. For Jehovah is great, and exceedingly to be praised; And he is terrible above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens. Majesty and splendour are before him; Strength and gladness in his place. Give unto Jehovah, ye families of peoples, Give unto Jehovah glory and strength! Give unto Jehovah the glory of his name! Bring an oblation, and come before him: Worship Jehovah in holy splendour. Tremble before him, all the earth: The world also is established, it shall not be moved. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth! Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; Let the field exult, and all that is therein. Then shall the trees of the forest sing out at the presence of Jehovah, For he cometh to judge the earth. Give thanks unto Jehovah, for he is good; For his loving-kindness endureth for ever. And say, Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us, and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, To triumph in thy praise. Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel, from eternity and to eternity! And all the people said, Amen! and praised Jehovah.
Seek Jehovah and his strength, Seek his face continually; Remember his wondrous works which he hath done; His miracles, and the judgments of his mouth: Ye seed of Israel his servant, Ye sons of Jacob, his chosen ones. He, Jehovah, is our God; His judgments are in all the earth. Be ye ever mindful of his covenant, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations, -- Which he made with Abraham, And of his oath unto Isaac; And he confirmed it unto Jacob for a statute, Unto Israel for an everlasting covenant, Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance; When ye were a few men in number, Of small account, and strangers in it. And they went from nation to nation, And from one kingdom to another people. He suffered no man to oppress them, And reproved kings for their sakes, Saying, Touch not mine anointed ones, And do my prophets no harm. Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth; Publish his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, His wondrous works among all peoples. For Jehovah is great, and exceedingly to be praised; And he is terrible above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens. Majesty and splendour are before him; Strength and gladness in his place. Give unto Jehovah, ye families of peoples, Give unto Jehovah glory and strength! Give unto Jehovah the glory of his name! Bring an oblation, and come before him: Worship Jehovah in holy splendour. Tremble before him, all the earth: The world also is established, it shall not be moved. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth! Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; Let the field exult, and all that is therein. Then shall the trees of the forest sing out at the presence of Jehovah, For he cometh to judge the earth. Give thanks unto Jehovah, for he is good; For his loving-kindness endureth for ever. And say, Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us, and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, To triumph in thy praise. Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel, from eternity and to eternity! And all the people said, Amen! and praised Jehovah.
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to give thanks to Jehovah through Asaph and his brethren. Give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known his acts among the peoples. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him; Meditate upon all his wondrous works. read more.
Glory in his holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah. Seek Jehovah and his strength, Seek his face continually; Remember his wondrous works which he hath done; His miracles, and the judgments of his mouth: Ye seed of Israel his servant, Ye sons of Jacob, his chosen ones. He, Jehovah, is our God; His judgments are in all the earth. Be ye ever mindful of his covenant, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations, -- Which he made with Abraham, And of his oath unto Isaac; And he confirmed it unto Jacob for a statute, Unto Israel for an everlasting covenant, Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance; When ye were a few men in number, Of small account, and strangers in it. And they went from nation to nation, And from one kingdom to another people. He suffered no man to oppress them, And reproved kings for their sakes, Saying, Touch not mine anointed ones, And do my prophets no harm. Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth; Publish his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, His wondrous works among all peoples. For Jehovah is great, and exceedingly to be praised; And he is terrible above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens. Majesty and splendour are before him; Strength and gladness in his place. Give unto Jehovah, ye families of peoples, Give unto Jehovah glory and strength! Give unto Jehovah the glory of his name! Bring an oblation, and come before him: Worship Jehovah in holy splendour. Tremble before him, all the earth: The world also is established, it shall not be moved. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth! Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; Let the field exult, and all that is therein. Then shall the trees of the forest sing out at the presence of Jehovah, For he cometh to judge the earth. Give thanks unto Jehovah, for he is good; For his loving-kindness endureth for ever. And say, Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us, and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, To triumph in thy praise. Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel, from eternity and to eternity! And all the people said, Amen! and praised Jehovah.
Glory in his holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah. Seek Jehovah and his strength, Seek his face continually; Remember his wondrous works which he hath done; His miracles, and the judgments of his mouth: Ye seed of Israel his servant, Ye sons of Jacob, his chosen ones. He, Jehovah, is our God; His judgments are in all the earth. Be ye ever mindful of his covenant, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations, -- Which he made with Abraham, And of his oath unto Isaac; And he confirmed it unto Jacob for a statute, Unto Israel for an everlasting covenant, Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance; When ye were a few men in number, Of small account, and strangers in it. And they went from nation to nation, And from one kingdom to another people. He suffered no man to oppress them, And reproved kings for their sakes, Saying, Touch not mine anointed ones, And do my prophets no harm. Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth; Publish his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, His wondrous works among all peoples. For Jehovah is great, and exceedingly to be praised; And he is terrible above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens. Majesty and splendour are before him; Strength and gladness in his place. Give unto Jehovah, ye families of peoples, Give unto Jehovah glory and strength! Give unto Jehovah the glory of his name! Bring an oblation, and come before him: Worship Jehovah in holy splendour. Tremble before him, all the earth: The world also is established, it shall not be moved. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth! Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; Let the field exult, and all that is therein. Then shall the trees of the forest sing out at the presence of Jehovah, For he cometh to judge the earth. Give thanks unto Jehovah, for he is good; For his loving-kindness endureth for ever. And say, Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us, and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, To triumph in thy praise. Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel, from eternity and to eternity! And all the people said, Amen! and praised Jehovah.