Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelek, and the two men made a treaty. New Living Translation Abraham then gave some of his sheep, goats, and cattle to Abimelech, and they made a treaty. English Standard Version So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant. Berean Standard Bible So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant. King James Bible And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant. New King James Version So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant. New American Standard Bible So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant. NASB 1995 Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant. NASB 1977 And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech; and the two of them made a covenant. Legacy Standard Bible So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them cut a covenant. Amplified Bible So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant (binding agreement). Christian Standard Bible Abraham took flocks and herds and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant. Holman Christian Standard Bible Abraham took sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant. American Standard Version And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and they two made a covenant. Contemporary English Version Abraham gave Abimelech some sheep and cattle, then the two men made a peace treaty. English Revised Version And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and they two made a covenant. GOD'S WORD® Translation Abraham took some sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement. Good News Translation Then Abraham gave some sheep and cattle to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement. International Standard Version So Abraham took sheep and oxen and presented them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant. Majority Standard Bible So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant. 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, and the two of them made a covenant. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Abraham takes sheep and oxen, and gives to Abimelech, and they make, both of them, a covenant; Young's Literal Translation And Abraham taketh sheep and oxen, and giveth to Abimelech, and they make, both of them, a covenant; Smith's Literal Translation And Abraham will take sheep and oxen, and give to Abimelech; and they two made a covenant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech: and both of them made a league. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Abraham took sheep and oxen, and he gave them to Abimelech. And both of them struck a pact. New American Bible Then Abraham took sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech and the two made a covenant. New Revised Standard Version So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimeleck; and both of them made a covenant. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abraham took sheep and oxen and he gave to Abimelek and both of them established a covenant. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and they two made a covenant. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abraam took sheep and calves, and gave them to Abimelech, and both made a covenant. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Covenant at Beersheba…26Abimelech replied, “I do not know who has done this. You did not tell me, so I have not heard about it until today.” 27So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant. 28Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock,… Cross References Genesis 26:28-31 “We can plainly see that the LORD has been with you,” they replied. “We recommend that there should now be an oath between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you / that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only good to you, sending you on your way in peace. And now you are blessed by the LORD.” / So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank. ... Genesis 31:44-54 Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.” / So Jacob picked out a stone and set it up as a pillar, / and he said to his relatives, “Gather some stones.” So they took stones and made a mound, and there by the mound they ate. ... Genesis 23:16-20 Abraham agreed to Ephron’s terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the standard of the merchants. / So Ephron’s field at Machpelah near Mamre, the cave that was in it, and all the trees within the boundaries of the field were deeded over / to Abraham’s possession in the presence of all the Hittites who had come to the gate of his city. ... 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. Genesis 34:8-10 But Hamor said to them, “My son Shechem longs for your daughter. Please give her to him as his wife. / Intermarry with us; give us your daughters and take our daughters for yourselves. / You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire your own property.” Exodus 23:32 You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods. Joshua 9:15 And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them. 1 Samuel 18:3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. 1 Kings 5:12 And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty. 2 Chronicles 16:3 “Let there be a treaty between me and you as there was between my father and your father. See, I have sent you silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” Psalm 15:4 who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, Isaiah 33:8 The highways are deserted; travel has ceased. The treaty has been broken, the witnesses are despised, and human life is disregarded. Jeremiah 34:18 And those who have transgressed My covenant and have not fulfilled the terms of the covenant they made before Me, I will treat like the calf they cut in two in order to pass between its pieces. Ezekiel 17:13-16 He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, / so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant. / But this king rebelled against Babylon by sending his envoys to Egypt to ask for horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and yet escape?’ ... Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one. Treasury of Scripture And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant. took. Genesis 14:22,23 And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, … Proverbs 17:8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Proverbs 18:16,24 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men… made. Genesis 26:28-31 And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee; … Genesis 31:44 Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee. 1 Samuel 18:3 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. Jump to Previous Abimelech Abim'elech Abraham Agreement Cattle Covenant Oxen Sheep Together TreatyJump to Next Abimelech Abim'elech Abraham Agreement Cattle Covenant Oxen Sheep Together TreatyGenesis 21 1. Isaac is born, and circumcised.6. Sarah's joy. 8. Isaac is weaned. 9. Hagar and Ishmael sent away. 15. Hagar in distress. 17. The angel relieves and comforts her. 23. Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba. So Abraham brought sheep and cattle In the ancient Near East, livestock was a sign of wealth and prosperity. Abraham's offering of sheep and cattle signifies his wealth and his willingness to establish peace and goodwill. This act of giving is reminiscent of other biblical instances where offerings are made to establish or confirm agreements, such as Jacob's gift to Esau in Genesis 32. The use of livestock in covenants also foreshadows the sacrificial system later established in the Mosaic Law. and gave them to Abimelech and the two men made a covenant Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he is making a covenant with Abimelech. 2. Abimelech The king of Gerar, who previously had interactions with Abraham regarding Sarah. Here, he enters into a covenant with Abraham to ensure peaceful relations. 3. Covenant A formal agreement or treaty between two parties. In this context, it signifies a mutual understanding and commitment to peace and cooperation. 4. Sheep and Cattle These animals were used as a form of currency or barter in ancient times, symbolizing wealth and the seriousness of the covenant. 5. Gerar A Philistine city where Abimelech ruled. It is significant as a place of interaction between Abraham and the Philistines. Teaching Points The Importance of CovenantsCovenants are foundational in biblical accounts, representing commitments and promises. They teach us about the seriousness of our commitments to God and others. Peaceful Relations Abraham's covenant with Abimelech demonstrates the value of seeking peace and cooperation with others, even those outside of one's immediate community. Faith and Obedience Abraham's actions reflect his faith and obedience to God, serving as a model for how we should live our lives in accordance with God's will. Symbolism of Sacrifice The use of sheep and cattle in the covenant symbolizes the cost and value of maintaining peace and fulfilling promises. Legacy of Faith The continuation of peaceful relations through covenants, as seen in Isaac's life, highlights the impact of a faithful legacy.Verse 27. - And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech As the usual covenant presents (cf. 1 Kings 15:19; Isaiah 30:6; Isaiah 39:1). And both of them made a covenant. As already Mature, Aner, and Eshcol had formed a league with the patriarch (vide Genesis 14:13). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Abrahamאַבְרָהָם֙ (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation brought וַיִּקַּ֤ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take sheep צֹ֣אן (ṣōn) Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock and cattle וּבָקָ֔ר (ū·ḇā·qār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd and gave וַיִּתֵּ֖ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set them to Abimelech, לַאֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְ (la·’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 40: Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name and the two men שְׁנֵיהֶ֖ם (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) made וַיִּכְרְת֥וּ (way·yiḵ·rə·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant a covenant. בְּרִֽית׃ (bə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant Links Genesis 21:27 NIVGenesis 21:27 NLT Genesis 21:27 ESV Genesis 21:27 NASB Genesis 21:27 KJV Genesis 21:27 BibleApps.com Genesis 21:27 Biblia Paralela Genesis 21:27 Chinese Bible Genesis 21:27 French Bible Genesis 21:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 21:27 Abraham took sheep and cattle and gave (Gen. 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