Genesis 21:29 nasb — Abimelech said to Abraham, "What do these seven ewe lambs mean, which you have set by themselves?"

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"Abimelech said to Abraham, "What do these seven ewe lambs mean, which you have set by themselves?""

— Genesis 21:29, NASB

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Genesis 21 — Context

26

And 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 the two of them made a covenant.

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Then Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.

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Abimelech said to Abraham, "What do these seven ewe lambs mean, which you have set by themselves?"

30

He said, "You shall take these seven ewe lambs from my hand so that it may be a witness to me, that I dug this well."

31

Therefore he called that place Beersheba, because there the two of them took an oath.

32

So they made a covenant at Beersheba; and Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, arose and returned to the land of the Philistines.

Genesis 21:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:29 say?
Genesis 21:29 in the NASB reads: “Abimelech said to Abraham, "What do these seven ewe lambs mean, which you have set by themselves?"”
Where is Genesis 21:29 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 29.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 21:29.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:29 in?
Genesis 21:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 21:29?
Genesis 21:29 reads (NASB): “Abimelech said to Abraham, "What do these seven ewe lambs mean, which you have set by themselves?"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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