Genesis 26:30 web — He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

World English Bible

"He made them a feast, and they ate and drank."

— Genesis 26:30, World English Bible

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Genesis 26 — Context

27

Isaac said to them, "Why have you come to me, since you hate me, and have sent me away from you?"

28

They said, "We saw plainly that Yahweh was with you. We said, 'Let there now be an oath between us, even between us and you, and let us make a covenant with you,

29

that you will do us no harm, as we have not touched you, and as we have done to you nothing but good, and have sent you away in peace.' You are now the blessed of Yahweh."

30

He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

31

They rose up some time in the morning, and swore one to another. Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.

32

It happened the same day, that Isaac's servants came, and told him concerning the well which they had dug, and said to him, "We have found water."

33

He called it Shibah. Therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day.

Genesis 26:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:30 say?
Genesis 26:30 in the World English Bible reads: “He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.”
Where is Genesis 26:30 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 30.
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 26:30.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:30 in?
Genesis 26:30 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 26:30?
Genesis 26:30 reads (WEB): “He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.” 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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