Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob took an oath in the name of the Fear of his father Isaac. New Living Translation I call on the God of our ancestors—the God of your grandfather Abraham and the God of my grandfather Nahor—to serve as a judge between us.” So Jacob took an oath before the fearsome God of his father, Isaac, to respect the boundary line. English Standard Version The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac, Berean Standard Bible May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. King James Bible The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge betwixt us. And Jacob sware by the fear of his father Isaac. New King James Version The God of Abraham, the God of Nahor, and the God of their father judge between us.” And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. New American Standard Bible The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac. NASB 1995 “The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac. NASB 1977 “The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac. Legacy Standard Bible The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the dread of his father Isaac. Amplified Bible The God of Abraham [your father] and the God of Nahor [my father], and the god [the image of worship] of their father [Terah, an idolater], judge between us.” But Jacob swore [only] by [the one true God] the Fear of his father Isaac. Christian Standard Bible The God of Abraham, and the gods of Nahor—the gods of their father —will judge between us.” And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. Holman Christian Standard Bible The God of Abraham, and the gods of Nahor—the gods of their father—will judge between us.” And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. American Standard Version The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge betwixt us. And Jacob sware by the Fear of his father Isaac. Contemporary English Version My father Nahor, your grandfather Abraham, and their ancestors all worshiped the same God, and he will make sure that we each keep the agreement. Then Jacob made a promise in the name of the fearsome God his father Isaac had worshiped. English Revised Version The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge betwixt us. And Jacob sware by the Fear of his father Isaac. GOD'S WORD® Translation May the God of Abraham and Nahor-the God of their father-judge between us." So Jacob swore this oath by the Fear of his father Isaac Good News Translation The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor will judge between us." Then, in the name of the God whom his father Isaac worshiped, Jacob solemnly vowed to keep this promise. International Standard Version May Abraham's God and Nahor's god judge between us." So Jacob made an oath by his father's Fear, Majority Standard Bible May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.? So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. NET Bible May the God of Abraham and the god of Nahor, the gods of their father, judge between us." Jacob took an oath by the God whom his father Isaac feared. New Heart English Bible The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us. "Then Jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac. Webster's Bible Translation The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge betwixt us. And Jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac. World English Bible The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” Then Jacob swore by the fear of his father, Isaac. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, judges between us—the God of their father,” and Jacob swears by the Fear of his father Isaac. Young's Literal Translation the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, doth judge between us -- the God of their father,' and Jacob sweareth by the Fear of his father Isaac. Smith's Literal Translation The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor shall judge between us, the God of their father: and Jacob will swear by the fear of his father Isaak. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe God of Abraham, and the God of Nachor, the God of their father, judge between us. And jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac. Catholic Public Domain Version May the God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” Therefore, Jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac. New American Bible May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us!” Jacob took the oath by the Fear of his father Isaac. New Revised Standard Version May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor”—the God of their father—“judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe God of Abraham and the God of Nahor and the God of our forefathers judge between us. And Jacob swore by the reverence of his father Isaac. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The God of Abraham, the God of Nakhor, the God of our fathers will judge between us”; and Yaquuv swore in the awe of his father Isaaq. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge betwixt us.' And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. Brenton Septuagint Translation The God of Abraam and the God of Nachor judge between us; and Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob's Covenant with Laban…52This mound is a witness, and this pillar is a witness, that I will not go past this mound to harm you, and you will not go past this mound and pillar to harm me. 53May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. 54Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain and invited his relatives to eat a meal. And after they had eaten, they spent the night on the mountain.… Cross References Genesis 28:13 And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. Genesis 21:23-24 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.” 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. ... Exodus 3:6 Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Joshua 24:2-3 And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods. / But I took your father Abraham from beyond the Euphrates and led him through all the land of Canaan, and I multiplied his descendants. I gave him Isaac, Joshua 24:14-15 Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. / But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” 1 Samuel 20:42 And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. 1 Kings 18:36 At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. Psalm 50:6 And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah Psalm 96:13 before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness. Isaiah 54:5 For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. Jeremiah 31:1 “At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” Malachi 2:10 Do we not all have one Father? Did not one God create us? Why then do we break faith with one another so as to profane the covenant of our fathers? Matthew 22:32 ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” Treasury of Scripture The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us. And Jacob swore by the fear of his father Isaac. God of Abraham. Genesis 11:24-29,31 And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah: … Genesis 17:7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Genesis 22:20-24 And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor; … their father. Joshua 24:2 And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods. judge. Genesis 16:5 And Sarai said unto Abram, My wrong be upon thee: I have given my maid into thy bosom; and when she saw that she had conceived, I was despised in her eyes: the LORD judge between me and thee. sware. Genesis 14:22 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, Genesis 21:23,24 Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned… Genesis 24:3 And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell: fear. Genesis 31:42 Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight. Deuteronomy 6:13 Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name. Jump to Previous Abraham Betwixt Fear Isaac Jacob Judge Nahor Oath Sware Sweareth SworeJump to Next Abraham Betwixt Fear Isaac Jacob Judge Nahor Oath Sware Sweareth SworeGenesis 31 1. Jacob, displeased with the envy of Laban and his sons, departs secretly.19. Rachel steals her father's household gods. 22. Laban pursues after him, and complains of the wrong. 34. Rachel's plan to hide the images. 36. Jacob's complaint of Laban. 43. The covenant of Laban and Jacob at Galeed. May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us. This phrase highlights the invocation of God as a witness to the covenant between Jacob and Laban. The mention of "the God of Abraham" connects to the Abrahamic covenant, emphasizing God's faithfulness and the patriarchal lineage. Abraham is a central figure in biblical history, known for his faith and obedience to God, which established the foundation for the Israelite nation. "The God of Nahor" refers to Abraham's brother, suggesting a shared familial deity, which may reflect the broader Mesopotamian context where multiple gods were acknowledged, but here it emphasizes a singular divine authority. The phrase "the God of their father" underscores the ancestral faith and the continuity of worship from one generation to the next. This invocation serves as a solemn appeal to divine justice, reflecting the cultural practice of calling upon a higher power to witness and enforce agreements. So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe grandson of Abraham, son of Isaac, and brother of Esau. He is a central figure in this chapter, having fled from his uncle Laban with his family and possessions. 2. Laban Jacob's uncle and father-in-law, who pursued Jacob after he left Haran. Laban and Jacob make a covenant in this chapter. 3. Abraham The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. He is referenced as part of the oath. 4. Nahor Abraham's brother, mentioned here to emphasize the shared ancestry and the God they both worshiped. 5. Isaac Jacob's father, whose reverence for God is highlighted by Jacob swearing by "the Fear of his father Isaac." 6. Haran The place where Laban lived and where Jacob had spent many years working for Laban. 7. Mizpah The location where Jacob and Laban made their covenant, marked by a heap of stones as a witness. Teaching Points The Importance of CovenantsCovenants in the Bible are serious commitments before God. Jacob and Laban's covenant reminds us of the importance of keeping our promises and seeking God's guidance in our agreements. God as Judge The invocation of God as a judge between Jacob and Laban underscores the belief in God's ultimate authority and justice. We should live with the awareness that God sees and judges our actions. Fear of the Lord Jacob swearing by "the Fear of his father Isaac" highlights the reverence and awe we should have for God. This fear is not terror but a profound respect and acknowledgment of God's holiness. Family and Faith Heritage The reference to the God of Abraham and Nahor emphasizes the importance of a shared faith heritage. We should strive to pass down our faith to future generations. Resolving Conflicts Jacob and Laban's resolution of their conflict through a covenant teaches us the value of seeking peaceful resolutions and the role of God in mediating disputes.(53) Judge.--The verb is plural, "be he judges," and as Laban thus joins the name Elohim with a verb plural, it seems as if he regarded Abraham's Elohim as different from the Elohim of Nahor. We ought, therefore, to translate the gods of their father. Apparently, he thought that Abraham took one of Terah's Elohim, and Nahor another. His views were thus polytheistic and so, generally, the ancients regarded the gods as local beings, with powers limited to certain districts. Jacob swears by the one Being who was the sole object of Isaac's worship. (See Note on Genesis 20:13.) Hebrew May the Godאֱלֹהֵ֨י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Abraham אַבְרָהָ֜ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation and the God וֵֽאלֹהֵ֤י (wê·lō·hê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Nahor, נָחוֹר֙ (nā·ḥō·wr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5152: Nochor the God אֱלֹהֵ֖י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of their father, אֲבִיהֶ֑ם (’ă·ḇî·hem) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father judge יִשְׁפְּט֣וּ (yiš·pə·ṭū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate between us.” בֵינֵ֔ינוּ (ḇê·nê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 996: An interval, space between So Jacob יַעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc swore וַיִּשָּׁבַ֣ע (way·yiš·šā·ḇa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear by the One feared בְּפַ֖חַד (bə·p̄a·ḥaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6343: A, alarm by his father אָבִ֥יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Isaac. יִצְחָֽק׃ (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah Links Genesis 31:53 NIVGenesis 31:53 NLT Genesis 31:53 ESV Genesis 31:53 NASB Genesis 31:53 KJV Genesis 31:53 BibleApps.com Genesis 31:53 Biblia Paralela Genesis 31:53 Chinese Bible Genesis 31:53 French Bible Genesis 31:53 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 31:53 The God of Abraham and the God (Gen. 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