Genesis 21:31 cpdv — For this reason, that place was called Beersheba, because there both of them did swear.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For this reason, that place was called Beersheba, because there both of them did swear. "

— Genesis 21:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 21 — Context

28

And Abraham set aside seven female lambs from the flock.

29

Abimelech said to him, “What purpose have these seven female lambs, which you have caused to stand separately?”

30

But he said, “You will receive seven female lambs from my hand, so that they may be a testimony for me, that I dug this well.”

31

For this reason, that place was called Beersheba, because there both of them did swear.

32

And they initiated a pact on behalf of the well of oath.

33

Then Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, rose up, and they returned to the land of the Palestinians. In truth, Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the Lord God Eternal.

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And he was a settler in the land of the Palestinians for many days.

Genesis 21:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 21:31 say?
Genesis 21:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For this reason, that place was called Beersheba, because there both of them did swear. ”
Where is Genesis 21:31 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 31.
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 21:31.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:31 in?
Genesis 21:31 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 21:31?
Genesis 21:31 reads (CPDV): “For this reason, that place was called Beersheba, because there both of them did swear. ” 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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