Genesis 26:29 net — so that you will not do us any harm, just as we have not harmed you, but have always treated you well before sending yo…

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"so that you will not do us any harm, just as we have not harmed you, but have always treated you well before sending you away in peace. Now you are blessed by the LORD.”"

— Genesis 26:29, NET Bible

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Genesis 26 — Context

26

Now Abimelech had come to him from Gerar along with Ahuzzah his friend and Phicol the commander of his army.

27

Isaac asked them,“Why have you come to me? You hate me and sent me away from you.”

28

They replied,“We could plainly see that the LORD is with you. So we decided there should be a pact between us– between us and you. Allow us to make a treaty with you

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so that you will not do us any harm, just as we have not harmed you, but have always treated you well before sending you away in peace. Now you are blessed by the LORD.”

30

So Isaac held a feast for them and they celebrated.

31

Early in the morning the men made a treaty with each other. Isaac sent them off; they separated on good terms.

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That day Isaac’s servants came and told him about the well they had dug.“We’ve found water,” they reported.

Genesis 26:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:29 say?
Genesis 26:29 in the NET Bible reads: “so that you will not do us any harm, just as we have not harmed you, but have always treated you well before sending you away in peace. Now you are blessed by the LORD.””
Where is Genesis 26:29 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, 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 26:29.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:29 in?
Genesis 26:29 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 26:29?
Genesis 26:29 reads (NET): “so that you will not do us any harm, just as we have not harmed you, but have always treated you well before sending you away in peace. Now you are blessed by the LORD.”” 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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