Genesis 26:31 cpdv — arising in the morning, they swore to one another. And Isaac sent them away peacefully to their own place.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"arising in the morning, they swore to one another. And Isaac sent them away peacefully to their own place. "

— Genesis 26:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 26 — Context

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And they responded: “We saw that the Lord is with you, and therefore we said: Let there be an oath between us, and let us initiate a pact,

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so that you may not do us any kind of harm, just as we have touched nothing of yours, and have not caused any injury to you, but with peace we released you, augmented by the blessing of the Lord.”

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Therefore, he made them a feast, and after the food and drink,

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arising in the morning, they swore to one another. And Isaac sent them away peacefully to their own place.

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Then, behold, on the same day the servants of Isaac came, reporting to him about a well which they had dug, and saying: “We have found water.”

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Therefore, he called it, ‘Abundance.’ And the name of the city was established as ‘Beersheba,’ even to the present day.

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In truth, at forty years of age, Esau took wives: Judith, the daughter of Beeri, the Hittite, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon, of the same place.

Genesis 26:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:31 say?
Genesis 26:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “arising in the morning, they swore to one another. And Isaac sent them away peacefully to their own place. ”
Where is Genesis 26:31 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, 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 26:31.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:31 in?
Genesis 26:31 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 26:31?
Genesis 26:31 reads (CPDV): “arising in the morning, they swore to one another. And Isaac sent them away peacefully to their own place. ” 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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