Thematic Bible: Clasping of, in token of contract


Thematic Bible



We have submitted to Egypt and Assyria to get enough bread.

A man lacking in sense pledges
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor,
Have given a pledge for a stranger,

Now he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, and behold, he pledged his allegiance, yet did all these things; he shall not escape.’”

They pledged to put away their wives, and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their offense.