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Genesis 21:30-1953 kjv — And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digg…

King James Version

30

And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well.

31

Wherefore he called that place Beer–sheba; because there they sware both of them.

32

Thus they made a covenant at Beer–sheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.

33

And Abraham planted a grove in Beer–sheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God.

34

And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines’ land many days.

— Genesis 21:30-1953, King James Version

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Genesis 21:30-1953 in Other Translations

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  • NET

    “He replied,“You must take these seven ewe lambs from my hand as legal proof that I dug this well.” That is why he named that place Beer Sheba, because the two of them swore an oath there. So they made a treaty at Beer Sheba. Then Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, returned to the land of the Philistines. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer Sheba. There he worshiped the LORD, the eternal God. So Abraham stayed in the land of the Philistines for quite some time.”

  • DRB

    “But he said: Thou shalt take seven ewelambs at my hand: that they may be a testimony for me, that I dug this well. Therefore that place was called Bersabee; because there both of them did swear. And they made a league for the well of oath. And Abimelech and Phicol, the general of his army, arose and returned to the land of the Palestines. But Abraham planted a grove in Bersabee, and there called upon the name of the Lord God eternal. And he was a sojourner in the land of the Palestines many days. ”

Genesis 21 — Context

27

And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.

28

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

29

And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?

30

And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well.

31

Wherefore he called that place Beer–sheba; because there they sware both of them.

32

Thus they made a covenant at Beer–sheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.

33

And Abraham planted a grove in Beer–sheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God.

34

And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines’ land many days.

Genesis 21:30-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:30-1953 say?
Genesis 21:30-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well. Wherefore he called that place Beer–sheba; because there they sware both of them. Thus they made a covenant at Beer–sheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines. And Abraham planted a grove in Beer–sheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God. And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines’ land many days. ”
Where is Genesis 21:30-1953 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:30-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verses 30–1953.
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 21:30-1953.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:30-1953 in?
Genesis 21:30-1953 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 21:30-1953?
Genesis 21:30-1953 reads (KJV): “And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well. Wherefore he called that place Beer–sheba; because there they sware both of them. Thus they made a covenant at Beer–sheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines. And Abraham planted a grove in Beer–sheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God. And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines’ land many days. ” 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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