Parallel Verses
Amplified
So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant (binding agreement).
New American Standard Bible
Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and
King James Version
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.
Holman Bible
Abraham took sheep and cattle
International Standard Version
So Abraham took sheep and oxen and presented them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant.
A Conservative Version
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech. And the two made a covenant.
American Standard Version
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech. And they two made a covenant.
Bible in Basic English
And Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement together.
Darby Translation
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.
Julia Smith Translation
And Abraham will take sheep and oxen, and give to Abimelech; and they two made a covenant
King James 2000
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Abraham took sheep and cattle and gave [them] to Abimelech. And the two of them {made} a covenant.
Modern King James verseion
And Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and both of them made a covenant.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them unto Abimelech. And they made both of them a bond together.
NET Bible
Abraham took some sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech. The two of them made a treaty.
New Heart English Bible
Abraham took sheep and cattle, and gave them to Abimelech. Those two made a covenant.
The Emphasized Bible
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, stud gave to Abimelech, - and they two solemnised a covenant
Webster
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech: and both of them made a covenant.
World English Bible
Abraham took sheep and cattle, and gave them to Abimelech. Those two made a covenant.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Abraham taketh sheep and oxen, and giveth to Abimelech, and they make, both of them, a covenant;
Themes
Alliances » Instances of » Abraham and abimelech
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Contracts » Modes of ratifying » By giving presents
Contracts » Between abraham and abimelech, concerning wells of water
Covenant » Of men with men » Ratified » By giving presents
Covenant » Instances of » Abraham and abimelech
Covenants » Presents given as tokens of
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Forming treaties and alliances
Rulers' » Instances of » Abraham
Wells » The occasion of feuds » Between abraham and abimelech
Topics
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Tso'n
Baqar
Nathan
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 21:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Covenant Between Abraham And Abimelech
26 Abimelech said, “I do not know who did this thing. Indeed, you did not tell me, and I did not hear of it until today.” 27 So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant (binding agreement). 28 Then Abraham set apart seven ewe lambs of the flock,
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 14:22-23
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand and sworn an oath to the Lord God Most High, the Creator and Possessor of heaven and earth,
Genesis 26:28-31
They said, “We see clearly that the Lord has been with you; so we said, ‘There should now be an oath between us [with a curse for the one who breaks it], that is, between you and us, and let us make a covenant (binding agreement, solemn promise) with you,
Genesis 31:44
So come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.”
1 Samuel 18:3
Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is like a bright, precious stone in the eyes of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
Proverbs 18:24
The man of too many friends [chosen indiscriminately] will be broken in pieces and come to ruin,
But there is a [true, loving] friend who [is reliable and] sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
Isaiah 32:8
But the noble man conceives noble and magnificent things;
And he stands by what is noble and magnificent.
Ezekiel 17:13
And he took a member of the royal family [the king’s uncle, Zedekiah] and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took the important leaders of the land,
Romans 1:31
without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful [without pity].
Galatians 3:15
Brothers and sisters, I speak in terms of human relations: even though a last will and testament is just a human covenant, yet when it has been signed and made legally binding, no one sets it aside or adds to it [modifying it in some way].