Genesis 21:24
New International Version
Abraham said, “I swear it.”

New Living Translation
Abraham replied, “Yes, I swear to it!”

English Standard Version
And Abraham said, “I will swear.”

Berean Standard Bible
And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”

King James Bible
And Abraham said, I will swear.

New King James Version
And Abraham said, “I will swear.”

New American Standard Bible
Abraham said, “I swear it.”

NASB 1995
Abraham said, “I swear it.”

NASB 1977
And Abraham said, “I swear it.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And Abraham said, “I swear it.”

Amplified Bible
And Abraham said, “I will swear.”

Christian Standard Bible
And Abraham said, “I swear it.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And Abraham said, “I swear it.”

American Standard Version
And Abraham said, I will swear.

Contemporary English Version
And so, Abraham promised he would.

English Revised Version
And Abraham said, I will swear.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abraham said, "I so swear."

Good News Translation
Abraham said, "I promise."

International Standard Version
And Abraham replied, "I agree!"

Majority Standard Bible
And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”

NET Bible
Abraham said, "I swear to do this."

New Heart English Bible
And Abraham said, "I swear."

Webster's Bible Translation
And Abraham said, I will swear.

World English Bible
Abraham said, “I will swear.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Abraham says, “I swear.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Abraham saith, 'I -- I do swear.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Abraham will say, I will swear.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Abraham said: I will swear.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Abraham said, “I will swear.”

New American Bible
Abraham replied, “I so swear.”

New Revised Standard Version
And Abraham said, “I swear it.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Abraham said, I will swear.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Abraham said, “I shall swear.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Abraham said: 'I will swear.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Abraam said, I will swear.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Covenant at Beersheba
23Now, 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.” 24And Abraham replied, “I swear it.” 25But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,…

Cross References
Genesis 26:31
And they got up early the next morning and swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.

Genesis 31:44-53
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. ...

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 20:16-17
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” / And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 24:21-22
So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.” / So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.

1 Samuel 30:15
“Will you lead me to these raiders?” David asked. And the man replied, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or deliver me into the hand of my master, and I will lead you to them.”

2 Samuel 21:2
At this, David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not Israelites, but a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but in his zeal for Israel and Judah, Saul had sought to kill them.)

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 Kings 11:4
Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards, and had them brought into the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son

Psalm 15:4
who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,

Psalm 24:4
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.

Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 20:25
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

Matthew 5:37
Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.

Matthew 26:72-74
And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!” / After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.” / At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed.


Treasury of Scripture

And Abraham said, I will swear.

Genesis 14:13
And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram.

Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Hebrews 6:16
For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

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Genesis 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.














And Abraham replied
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, showcasing Abraham's response to a request made by Abimelech. The Hebrew root for "replied" is עָנָה (anah), which means to answer or respond. This indicates a dialogue, a mutual communication between two parties. Abraham, as the patriarch and a man of faith, is engaging in a covenantal dialogue, reflecting the importance of communication and agreement in relationships. Historically, this interaction underscores the significance of verbal agreements in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where spoken words held immense power and were often as binding as written contracts.

I will swear it
The act of swearing an oath in ancient times was a solemn and sacred commitment. The Hebrew word for "swear" is שָׁבַע (shaba), which is closely related to the word for seven, שֶׁבַע (sheva), symbolizing completeness and perfection. This connection suggests that swearing an oath was seen as a complete and binding act. In the context of Genesis 21, Abraham's willingness to swear an oath to Abimelech signifies his integrity and commitment to peace and truth. From a scriptural perspective, this act of swearing is not merely a formality but a profound expression of trust and fidelity, reflecting the covenantal nature of God's promises to Abraham. It serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping one's word and the spiritual weight that oaths carried in biblical times.

Verse 24. - And Abraham said, I will swear. Only before concluding the agreement there was a matter of a more personal character that required settlement.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Abraham
אַבְרָהָ֔ם (’aḇ·rā·hām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation

replied,
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“I
אָנֹכִ֖י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

swear it.”
אִשָּׁבֵֽעַ׃ (’iš·šā·ḇê·a‘)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear


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