So he gave that place the name Beer-sheba, because there the two of them had given their oaths.
32
So they made an agreement at Beer-sheba, and Abimelech and Phicol, the captain of his army, went back to the land of the Philistines.
33
And Abraham, after planting a holy tree in Beer-sheba, gave worship to the name of the Lord, the Eternal God.
34
And Abraham went on living in the land of the Philistines as in a strange country.
Genesis 21:34-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 21:34-1964 say?
Genesis 21:34-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Abraham went on living in the land of the Philistines as in a strange country.”
Where is Genesis 21:34-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:34-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verses 34–1964.
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 21:34-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:34-1964 in?
Genesis 21:34-1964 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 21:34-1964?
Genesis 21:34-1964 reads (BBE): “And Abraham went on living in the land of the Philistines as in a strange country.” 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.