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Genesis 21:24

Abraham
Integrity

22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do.

23 Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.”

And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”

25 But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,

26 Abimelech replied, “I do not know who has done this. You did not tell me, so I have not heard about it until today.”

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”
KJV
And Abraham said, I will swear.
WEB
Abraham said, “I will swear.”
ASV
And Abraham said, I will swear.
DARBY
And Abraham said, I will swear.
BLB
And Abraham said, “I swear.”
ÅB
Da sa Abraham: Ja, det skal jeg tilsverge deg.
OTB
Abraham sa, “Jeg sverger det.”
B1930
Da sa Abraham: Ja, det skal jeg tilsverge dig.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Hebrews 6:16

    Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.

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  • Romans 12:18

    If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

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  • Genesis 14:13

    Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.

    Read in context