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Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will 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 up betimes in the morning and sware 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 save their lives: and the lords of the congregation sware unto them.
But this we will do to them and let them live: and so shall no wrath be upon us because of the oath which we sware unto them."
Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac:
Men verily swear by him that is greater than themselves; And an oath to confirm the thing, is among them an end of all strife. So God, willing very abundantly to show, unto the heirs of promise, the stableness of his counsel; he added an oath,
The Covenant » Made with » jacob
Yea, and the LORD stood upon it and said, "I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father and the God of Isaac: The land which thou sleepest upon will I give thee and thy seed. And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth: And thou shalt spread abroad: west, east, north and south. And through thee and thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac: which he set before Jacob for a decree, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying,
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
And the LORD appeared unto 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."
Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac:
Then the LORD said unto Abraham, "Let it not be grievous unto thee, because of the lad and of thy bondmaid: But in all that Sara hath said unto thee, hear her voice, for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.
For I will bless her and give thee a son of her; and will bless her so that people, yea and kings of people, shall spring of her." And Abraham fell upon his face and laughed, and said in his heart, "Shall a child be born unto him that is a hundred years old? And shall Sara, that is ninety years old, bear?" And Abraham said unto God, "O that Ishmael might live in thy sight!" read more.
Then said God, "Nay. Sara thy wife shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name Isaac. And I will make my covenant with him, that it shall be an everlasting covenant unto his seed after him. And as concerning Ishmael also, I have heard thy request: lo, I will bless him and increase him, and multiply him exceedingly. Twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make a great nation of him. But my covenant will I make with Isaac, which Sara shall bear unto thee: even this time, twelve month."
Then said God, "Nay. Sara thy wife shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name Isaac. And I will make my covenant with him, that it shall be an everlasting covenant unto his seed after him. And as concerning Ishmael also, I have heard thy request: lo, I will bless him and increase him, and multiply him exceedingly. Twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make a great nation of him. But my covenant will I make with Isaac, which Sara shall bear unto thee: even this time, twelve month."
And he said, "I will come again unto thee as soon as the fruit can live. And lo, Sara thy wife shall have a son." That heard Sara, out of the tent door which was behind his back. Abraham and Sara were both old and well stricken in age, and it ceased to be with Sara after the manner as it is with wives. And Sara laughed in herself saying, "Now I am waxed old, shall I give myself to lust, and my lord old also?" read more.
Then said the LORD unto Abraham, "Wherefore doth Sara laugh saying, 'shall I of a surety bear a child, now when I am old?' Is the thing too hard for the LORD to do? In the time appointed will I return unto thee, as soon as the fruit can have life. And Sara shall have a son."
Then said the LORD unto Abraham, "Wherefore doth Sara laugh saying, 'shall I of a surety bear a child, now when I am old?' Is the thing too hard for the LORD to do? In the time appointed will I return unto thee, as soon as the fruit can have life. And Sara shall have a son."
Then the LORD appeared unto him and said, "Go not down into Egypt, but bide in the land which I say unto thee: Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will 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 will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries. And through thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, read more.
because that Abraham hearkened unto my voice and kept mine ordinances, commandments, statutes and laws."
because that Abraham hearkened unto my voice and kept mine ordinances, commandments, statutes and laws."
Remember Abraham, Isaac and Israel thy servants, to whom thou sworest by thine own self and saidest unto them, 'I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land which I have said, I will give unto your seed: and they shall inherit it forever.'"
Neither are they all children straightway because they are the seed of Abraham: But in Isaac shall thy seed be called,
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Abrahamic covenant confirmed in
Then the LORD appeared unto him and said, "Go not down into Egypt, but bide in the land which I say unto thee: Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will 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 will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries. And through thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, read more.
because that Abraham hearkened unto my voice and kept mine ordinances, commandments, statutes and laws."
because that Abraham hearkened unto my voice and kept mine ordinances, commandments, statutes and laws."
Think on his covenant ever, and on the word he commanded to a thousand generations. Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac: which he set before Jacob for a decree, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying, read more.
'To thee I will give the land of Canaan, to be the portion of your inheritance.' When you were a small company in number, even but a few, and thereto strangers therein.
'To thee I will give the land of Canaan, to be the portion of your inheritance.' When you were a small company in number, even but a few, and thereto strangers therein.
jacob » God confirms the covenant of abraham to
And God appeared unto Jacob again after he came out of Mesopotamia, and blessed him, and said unto him, "Thy name is Jacob. Notwithstanding thou shalt be no more called Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name." And so was his name called Israel. And God said unto him, "I am God almighty: grow and multiply; for people and a multitude of people shall spring of thee, yea and kings shall come out of thy loins. read more.
And the land which I gave Abraham and Isaac, will I give unto thee, and unto thy seed after thee will I give it also." And God departed from him in the place where he talked with him. And Jacob set up a mark in the place where he talked with him; even a pillar of stone, and poured drink offering thereon and poured also oil thereon, and called the name of the place where God spake with him, Bethel.
And the land which I gave Abraham and Isaac, will I give unto thee, and unto thy seed after thee will I give it also." And God departed from him in the place where he talked with him. And Jacob set up a mark in the place where he talked with him; even a pillar of stone, and poured drink offering thereon and poured also oil thereon, and called the name of the place where God spake with him, Bethel.
Yea, and the LORD stood upon it and said, "I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father and the God of Isaac: The land which thou sleepest upon will I give thee and thy seed. And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth: And thou shalt spread abroad: west, east, north and south. And through thee and thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. And see, I am with thee, and will be thy keeper in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land: Neither will I leave thee; until I have made good all that I have promised thee." read more.
When Jacob was awaked out of his sleep, he said, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware." And he was afraid, and said, "How fearful is this place? It is none other, but even the house of God and the gate of heaven!" And Jacob stood up early in the morning and took the stone that he had laid under his head, and pitched it up on end, and poured oil on the top of it. And he called the name of the place Bethel, for indeed the name of the city was called Luz before time. And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will keep me in this journey which I go and will give me bread to eat, and clothes to put on, so that I come again unto my father's house in safety: then shall the LORD be my God, and this stone which I have set up on end, shall be God's house. And of all that thou shalt give me, will I give the tenth unto thee."
When Jacob was awaked out of his sleep, he said, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware." And he was afraid, and said, "How fearful is this place? It is none other, but even the house of God and the gate of heaven!" And Jacob stood up early in the morning and took the stone that he had laid under his head, and pitched it up on end, and poured oil on the top of it. And he called the name of the place Bethel, for indeed the name of the city was called Luz before time. And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will keep me in this journey which I go and will give me bread to eat, and clothes to put on, so that I come again unto my father's house in safety: then shall the LORD be my God, and this stone which I have set up on end, shall be God's house. And of all that thou shalt give me, will I give the tenth unto thee."
The seed of Israel are his servants, the children of Jacob are his chosen! He is the LORD our God: in all lands are his judgments. Think on his covenant ever, and on the word he commanded to a thousand generations. read more.
Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac: which he set before Jacob for a decree, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying, 'To thee I will give the land of Canaan, to be the portion of your inheritance.'
Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac: which he set before Jacob for a decree, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying, 'To thee I will give the land of Canaan, to be the portion of your inheritance.'
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
"Thank the LORD, call on his name, make his acts known among the people! Sing unto him and play unto him: and record all his wonderful deeds! Praise his holy name, and let the hearts of them that seek the LORD rejoice! read more.
Seek the LORD and his strength: Seek his presence always! Remember his marvels which he did, and his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth: The seed of Israel are his servants, the children of Jacob are his chosen! He is the LORD our God: in all lands are his judgments. Think on his covenant ever, and on the word he commanded to a thousand generations. Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac: which he set before Jacob for a decree, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying, 'To thee I will give the land of Canaan, to be the portion of your inheritance.' When you were a small company in number, even but a few, and thereto strangers therein. And they went from people to people, and from one kingdom to another nation. He suffered no man to do them wrong: But rebuked kings for their sakes. 'Touch not mine anointed, nor do my Prophets any harm.' Sing unto the LORD all the earth: and show from day to day his victories. Tell among the heathen of his glory: and among all nations of his wonderful deeds. For great is the LORD and to be praised exceedingly: and terrible is he above all Gods. For all the gods of the heathen are idols: But the LORD made heaven! Praise and honour are in his presence: strength and gladness are in his place. Ascribe to the LORD ye kindreds of people; Ascribe to the LORD Glory and strength. Give honour unto the LORD's name: bring presents and come before him, and bow to the LORD in holy apparel. All the earth fear him: he established the earth that it cannot move. The heaven rejoice and the earth be glad, and let men tell among the nations that the LORD is a king. Let the sea thunder and his fullness, and let the fields rejoice and all that is therein. Moreover, let the trees of the wood ring at the presence of the LORD: for he cometh to judge the earth. Thank the LORD for he is good, and his mercy lasteth ever! And say, 'Save us o God our saviour and gather us together and deliver us from among the heathen, to thank thy holy name, and to praise thee with the praise that becometh thee. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever!' And all nations say 'Amen,' so praising the LORD."
Seek the LORD and his strength: Seek his presence always! Remember his marvels which he did, and his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth: The seed of Israel are his servants, the children of Jacob are his chosen! He is the LORD our God: in all lands are his judgments. Think on his covenant ever, and on the word he commanded to a thousand generations. Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac: which he set before Jacob for a decree, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying, 'To thee I will give the land of Canaan, to be the portion of your inheritance.' When you were a small company in number, even but a few, and thereto strangers therein. And they went from people to people, and from one kingdom to another nation. He suffered no man to do them wrong: But rebuked kings for their sakes. 'Touch not mine anointed, nor do my Prophets any harm.' Sing unto the LORD all the earth: and show from day to day his victories. Tell among the heathen of his glory: and among all nations of his wonderful deeds. For great is the LORD and to be praised exceedingly: and terrible is he above all Gods. For all the gods of the heathen are idols: But the LORD made heaven! Praise and honour are in his presence: strength and gladness are in his place. Ascribe to the LORD ye kindreds of people; Ascribe to the LORD Glory and strength. Give honour unto the LORD's name: bring presents and come before him, and bow to the LORD in holy apparel. All the earth fear him: he established the earth that it cannot move. The heaven rejoice and the earth be glad, and let men tell among the nations that the LORD is a king. Let the sea thunder and his fullness, and let the fields rejoice and all that is therein. Moreover, let the trees of the wood ring at the presence of the LORD: for he cometh to judge the earth. Thank the LORD for he is good, and his mercy lasteth ever! And say, 'Save us o God our saviour and gather us together and deliver us from among the heathen, to thank thy holy name, and to praise thee with the praise that becometh thee. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever!' And all nations say 'Amen,' so praising the LORD."
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
And that same time David did appoint chiefly to thank the LORD by Asaph and his brethren: "Thank the LORD, call on his name, make his acts known among the people! Sing unto him and play unto him: and record all his wonderful deeds! read more.
Praise his holy name, and let the hearts of them that seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and his strength: Seek his presence always! Remember his marvels which he did, and his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth: The seed of Israel are his servants, the children of Jacob are his chosen! He is the LORD our God: in all lands are his judgments. Think on his covenant ever, and on the word he commanded to a thousand generations. Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac: which he set before Jacob for a decree, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying, 'To thee I will give the land of Canaan, to be the portion of your inheritance.' When you were a small company in number, even but a few, and thereto strangers therein. And they went from people to people, and from one kingdom to another nation. He suffered no man to do them wrong: But rebuked kings for their sakes. 'Touch not mine anointed, nor do my Prophets any harm.' Sing unto the LORD all the earth: and show from day to day his victories. Tell among the heathen of his glory: and among all nations of his wonderful deeds. For great is the LORD and to be praised exceedingly: and terrible is he above all Gods. For all the gods of the heathen are idols: But the LORD made heaven! Praise and honour are in his presence: strength and gladness are in his place. Ascribe to the LORD ye kindreds of people; Ascribe to the LORD Glory and strength. Give honour unto the LORD's name: bring presents and come before him, and bow to the LORD in holy apparel. All the earth fear him: he established the earth that it cannot move. The heaven rejoice and the earth be glad, and let men tell among the nations that the LORD is a king. Let the sea thunder and his fullness, and let the fields rejoice and all that is therein. Moreover, let the trees of the wood ring at the presence of the LORD: for he cometh to judge the earth. Thank the LORD for he is good, and his mercy lasteth ever! And say, 'Save us o God our saviour and gather us together and deliver us from among the heathen, to thank thy holy name, and to praise thee with the praise that becometh thee. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever!' And all nations say 'Amen,' so praising the LORD."
Praise his holy name, and let the hearts of them that seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and his strength: Seek his presence always! Remember his marvels which he did, and his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth: The seed of Israel are his servants, the children of Jacob are his chosen! He is the LORD our God: in all lands are his judgments. Think on his covenant ever, and on the word he commanded to a thousand generations. Of his covenant to Abraham, and of his oath to Isaac: which he set before Jacob for a decree, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying, 'To thee I will give the land of Canaan, to be the portion of your inheritance.' When you were a small company in number, even but a few, and thereto strangers therein. And they went from people to people, and from one kingdom to another nation. He suffered no man to do them wrong: But rebuked kings for their sakes. 'Touch not mine anointed, nor do my Prophets any harm.' Sing unto the LORD all the earth: and show from day to day his victories. Tell among the heathen of his glory: and among all nations of his wonderful deeds. For great is the LORD and to be praised exceedingly: and terrible is he above all Gods. For all the gods of the heathen are idols: But the LORD made heaven! Praise and honour are in his presence: strength and gladness are in his place. Ascribe to the LORD ye kindreds of people; Ascribe to the LORD Glory and strength. Give honour unto the LORD's name: bring presents and come before him, and bow to the LORD in holy apparel. All the earth fear him: he established the earth that it cannot move. The heaven rejoice and the earth be glad, and let men tell among the nations that the LORD is a king. Let the sea thunder and his fullness, and let the fields rejoice and all that is therein. Moreover, let the trees of the wood ring at the presence of the LORD: for he cometh to judge the earth. Thank the LORD for he is good, and his mercy lasteth ever! And say, 'Save us o God our saviour and gather us together and deliver us from among the heathen, to thank thy holy name, and to praise thee with the praise that becometh thee. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever!' And all nations say 'Amen,' so praising the LORD."