Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and Abimelek asked Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs you have set apart by themselves?” New Living Translation Abimelech asked, “Why have you set these seven apart from the others?” English Standard Version And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs that you have set apart?” Berean Standard Bible and Abimelech asked him, “Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?” King James Bible And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? New King James Version Then Abimelech asked Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs which you have set by themselves?” New American Standard Bible Then Abimelech said to Abraham, “What do these seven ewe lambs mean, which you have set by themselves?” NASB 1995 Abimelech said to Abraham, “What do these seven ewe lambs mean, which you have set by themselves?” NASB 1977 And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What do these seven ewe lambs mean, which you have set by themselves?” Legacy Standard Bible And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What do these seven ewe lambs mean, which you have set by themselves?” Amplified Bible and Abimelech said to Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs which you have set apart?” Christian Standard Bible And Abimelech said to Abraham, “Why have you separated these seven ewe lambs? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible And Abimelech said to Abraham, “Why have you separated these seven ewe lambs?” American Standard Version And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? Contemporary English Version and Abimelech asked, "Why have you done this?" English Revised Version And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? GOD'S WORD® Translation Abimelech asked him, "What is the meaning of these seven female lambs you have set apart?" Good News Translation and Abimelech asked him, "Why did you do that?" International Standard Version so Abimelech asked Abraham, "What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs that you have set aside?" Majority Standard Bible and Abimelech asked him, ?Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?? NET Bible Abimelech asked Abraham, "What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs that you have set apart?" New Heart English Bible Abimelech said to Abraham, "What do these seven ewe lambs which you have set by themselves mean?" Webster's Bible Translation And Abimelech said to Abraham, What mean these seven ewe-lambs, which thou hast set by themselves? World English Bible Abimelech said to Abraham, “What do these seven ewe lambs, which you have set by themselves, mean?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Abimelech says to Abraham, “What [are] they—these seven lambs which you have set by themselves?” Young's Literal Translation And Abimelech saith unto Abraham, 'What are they -- these seven lambs which thou hast set by themselves?' Smith's Literal Translation And Abimelech will say to Abraham, What here these seven ewe lambs which thou didst set alone? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Abimelech said to him: What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set apart? Catholic Public Domain Version Abimelech said to him, “What purpose have these seven female lambs, which you have caused to stand separately?” New American Bible and Abimelech asked him, “What is the purpose of these seven ewe lambs that you have set apart?” New Revised Standard Version And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs that you have set apart?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Abimeleck said to Abraham, What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs of the flock which you have set by themselves? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abimelek said to Abraham, “What are these seven ewes of sheep that you have set by themselves?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Abimelech said unto Abraham: 'What mean these seven ewe-lambs which thou hast set by themselves?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abimelech said to Abraam, What are these seven ewe-lambs which thou hast set alone? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Covenant at Beersheba…28Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock, 29and Abimelech asked him, “Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?” 30He replied, “You are to accept the seven ewe lambs from my hand as my witness that I dug this well.”… Cross References Genesis 26:15-18 So the Philistines took dirt and stopped up all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the days of his father Abraham. / Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Depart from us, for you are much too powerful for us.” / So Isaac left that place and encamped in the Valley of Gerar and settled there. ... 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 33:8-11 “What do you mean by sending this whole company to meet me?” asked Esau. “To find favor in your sight, my lord,” Jacob answered. / “I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.” / But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably. ... Genesis 34:20-24 So Hamor and his son Shechem went to the gate of their city and addressed the men of their city: / “These men are at peace with us. Let them live and trade in our land; indeed, it is large enough for them. Let us take their daughters in marriage and give our daughters to them. / But only on this condition will the men agree to dwell with us and be one people: if all our men are circumcised as they are. ... Genesis 47:27 Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number. Exodus 12:32 Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.” Exodus 23:31 And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you. Joshua 21:43-45 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. 1 Samuel 7:12 Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” 2 Samuel 24:24 “No,” replied the king, “I insist on paying a price, for I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. 1 Kings 21:2 So Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard to use as a vegetable garden, since it is next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place—or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.” 2 Kings 3:4 Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. Nehemiah 9:8 You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous. Psalm 105:9-11 the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: / “I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.” Isaiah 51:2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him. Treasury of Scripture And Abimelech said to Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which you have set by themselves? Genesis 33:8 And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord. Exodus 12:26 And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service? 1 Samuel 15:14 And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear? Jump to Previous Abimelech Abim'elech Abraham Apart Ewe Ewe-Lambs Lambs Mean Meaning Seven Side ThemselvesJump to Next Abimelech Abim'elech Abraham Apart Ewe Ewe-Lambs Lambs Mean Meaning Seven Side ThemselvesGenesis 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 Abimelech asked him, Abimelech, the king of Gerar, is a significant figure in the narrative of Abraham. His interactions with Abraham highlight themes of covenant and divine protection. Abimelech's inquiry reflects the customs of the time, where leaders often engaged in negotiations and treaties to ensure peace and mutual understanding. This interaction follows a previous encounter where God warned Abimelech in a dream regarding Sarah, Abraham's wife, emphasizing God's protection over His chosen people. “Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?” Persons / Places / Events 1. AbimelechA Philistine king who forms a covenant with Abraham. His interactions with Abraham highlight themes of diplomacy and mutual respect. 2. Abraham The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this passage, he is involved in a covenantal agreement with Abimelech. 3. Beersheba The location where Abraham and Abimelech make a covenant. It becomes a significant place in biblical history, often associated with God's promises and faithfulness. 4. Seven Ewe Lambs These lambs are a symbolic gesture from Abraham to Abimelech, signifying a witness to the covenant they are making. 5. Covenant The agreement between Abraham and Abimelech, marked by the exchange of the seven ewe lambs, which serves as a testimony to their peaceful resolution and mutual understanding. Teaching Points The Importance of CovenantsCovenants in the Bible are serious commitments that reflect God's faithfulness and our responsibility to uphold our promises. Abraham's covenant with Abimelech is a model of integrity and trust. Symbolism in Scripture The seven ewe lambs symbolize a witness to the covenant. Understanding biblical symbols can deepen our comprehension of God's messages and promises. Peacemaking as a Christian Virtue Abraham's actions demonstrate the value of peacemaking and reconciliation, aligning with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament. Faith in Action Abraham's life is a testament to living out one's faith through actions, not just words. His dealings with Abimelech show practical applications of faith in everyday life. God's Faithfulness The location of Beersheba becomes a testament to God's faithfulness, reminding us that God is present in our agreements and relationships. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and Abimelechאֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ (’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 40: Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name asked וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say [him], אַבְרָהָ֑ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation “Why מָ֣ה (māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what have you set apart הִצַּ֖בְתָּ (hiṣ·ṣaḇ·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5324: To take one's stand, stand these הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those seven שֶׁ֤בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number ewe lambs?” כְּבָשֹׂת֙ (kə·ḇā·śōṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 3535: Ewe lamb Links Genesis 21:29 NIVGenesis 21:29 NLT Genesis 21:29 ESV Genesis 21:29 NASB Genesis 21:29 KJV Genesis 21:29 BibleApps.com Genesis 21:29 Biblia Paralela Genesis 21:29 Chinese Bible Genesis 21:29 French Bible Genesis 21:29 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 21:29 Abimelech said to Abraham What do these (Gen. 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