Genesis 26:28 bbe — And they said, We saw clearly that the Lord was with you: so we said, Let there be an oath between us and you, and let…

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"And they said, We saw clearly that the Lord was with you: so we said, Let there be an oath between us and you, and let us make an agreement with you;"

— Genesis 26:28, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 26 — Context

25

Then he made an altar there, and gave worship to the name of the Lord, and he put up his tents there, and there his servants made a water-hole.

26

And Abimelech had come to him from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his friend and Phicol, the captain of his army.

27

And Isaac said to them, Why have you come to me, seeing that in your hate for me you sent me away from you?

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And they said, We saw clearly that the Lord was with you: so we said, Let there be an oath between us and you, and let us make an agreement with you;

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That you will do us no damage, even as we put no hand on you, and did you nothing but good, and sent you away in peace: and now the blessing of the Lord is on you.

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Then he made a feast for them, and they all had food and drink.

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And early in the morning they took an oath one to the other: then Isaac sent them away and they went on their way in peace.

Genesis 26:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:28 say?
Genesis 26:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they said, We saw clearly that the Lord was with you: so we said, Let there be an oath between us and you, and let us make an agreement with you;”
Where is Genesis 26:28 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 28.
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 26:28.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:28 in?
Genesis 26:28 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 26:28?
Genesis 26:28 reads (BBE): “And they said, We saw clearly that the Lord was with you: so we said, Let there be an oath between us and you, and let us make an agreement with you;” 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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