Genesis 21:33
New International Version
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God.

New Living Translation
Then Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he worshiped the LORD, the Eternal God.

English Standard Version
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.

Berean Standard Bible
And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God.

King James Bible
And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.

New King James Version
Then Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.

New American Standard Bible
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.

NASB 1995
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.

NASB 1977
And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God.

Amplified Bible
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD [in prayer], the Eternal God.

Christian Standard Bible
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and there he called on the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God.

American Standard Version
And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of Jehovah, the Everlasting God.

Contemporary English Version
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and worshiped the eternal LORD God.

English Revised Version
And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba and worshiped the LORD, the Everlasting God, there.

Good News Translation
Then Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and worshiped the LORD, the Everlasting God.

International Standard Version
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD God Everlasting.

Majority Standard Bible
And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God.

NET Bible
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer Sheba. There he worshiped the LORD, the eternal God.

New Heart English Bible
And he planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, El Olam.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Abraham planted a grove in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.

World English Bible
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and [Abraham] plants a tamarisk in Beer-Sheba, and preaches there in the Name of YHWH, the perpetual God;

Young's Literal Translation
and Abraham planteth a tamarisk in Beer-Sheba, and preacheth there in the name of Jehovah, God age-during;

Smith's Literal Translation
And be will plant the tamarisk by the well of the oath, and will call there upon the name of Jehovah, the eternal God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Abimelech, and Phicol the general of his army arose and returned to the land of the Palestines. But Abraham planted a grove in Bersabee, and there called upon the name of the Lord God eternal.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, rose up, and they returned to the land of the Palestinians. In truth, Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the Lord God Eternal.

New American Bible
Abraham planted a tamarisk at Beer-sheba, and there he invoked by name the LORD, God the Eternal.

New Revised Standard Version
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Abraham planted a grove in Beer-sheba and called there on the name of the LORD Everlasting.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Abraham had planted a plant in Beersheba and he called there on the Name of LORD JEHOVAH, The God of the universe.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Abraham planted a tamarisk-tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Abraam planted a field at the well of the oath, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Covenant at Beersheba
32After they had made the covenant at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army got up and returned to the land of the Philistines. 33And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. 34And Abraham resided in the land of the Philistines for a long time.…

Cross References
Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.

Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.

Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’

Jeremiah 10:10
But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.

Psalm 93:2
Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity.

Revelation 1:8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.

Psalm 100:5
For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.

Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Psalm 145:13
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.

1 Timothy 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 136:26
Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.

Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Psalm 102:12
But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations.

Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.

Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—


Treasury of Scripture

And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.

grove.

Amos 8:14
They that swear by the sin of Samaria, and say, Thy god, O Dan, liveth; and, The manner of Beersheba liveth; even they shall fall, and never rise up again.

Beer-sheba.

Deuteronomy 16:21
Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.

Judges 3:7
And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.

called.

Genesis 4:26
And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

Genesis 12:8
And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.

Genesis 26:23,25,33
And he went up from thence to Beersheba…

on the name.

everlasting.

Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.

Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

Isaiah 40:28
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

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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 there
This phrase indicates a specific location, which is Beersheba, where Abraham had just made a covenant with Abimelech. The significance of "there" is rooted in the idea of sacred space, a place where God’s presence is acknowledged and worshiped. In the ancient Near Eastern context, establishing a place of worship was a declaration of divine ownership and blessing over the land.

he called
The act of calling on the name of the LORD signifies an intentional and public act of worship and prayer. In Hebrew, the word "called" (קָרָא, qara) implies a proclamation or a declaration. Abraham’s calling is an act of faith, acknowledging God’s sovereignty and inviting His presence into his life and the land.

on the name of the LORD
The "name of the LORD" (יְהוָה, Yahweh) is a profound expression of God’s character and essence. In the Hebrew tradition, a name is not merely an identifier but a reflection of one’s nature and authority. By invoking the name of Yahweh, Abraham is recognizing God’s covenantal faithfulness and His supreme authority over all creation.

the Eternal God
The Hebrew term used here is "El Olam" (אֵל עוֹלָם), which translates to "the Everlasting God." This title emphasizes God’s timeless nature and His unchanging presence throughout history. In a world where human leaders and kingdoms rise and fall, the Eternal God remains constant, offering assurance and stability to those who trust in Him. Abraham’s use of this title reflects his understanding of God’s eternal promises and His enduring relationship with His people.

(33) And Abraham planted a grove in Beer-sheba.--Heb., a tamarisk tree. Under a noble tree of this kind, which grows to a great size in hot countries, Saul held his court at Gibeah, and under another his bones were laid at Jabesh (1Samuel 22:6; 1Samuel 31:13).

And called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God.--Heb., on the name of Jehovah, El 'olam (comp. Genesis 4:26). In Genesis 14:22, Abraham claimed for Jehovah that he was El 'elyon, the supreme God; in Genesis 17:1, Jehovah reveals Himself as El shaddai, the almighty God; and now Abraham claims for Him the attribute of eternity. As he advanced in holiness, Abraham also grew in knowledge of the manifold nature of the Deity, and we also more clearly understand why the Hebrews called God, not El, but Elohim. In the plural appellation all the Divine attributes were combined. El might be 'elyon, or shaddai, or 'olam; Elohim was all in one. . . .

Verse 33. - And Abraham planted - as a sign of his peaceful occupation of the soil (Calvin); as a memorial of the transaction about the well ('Speaker's Commentary'); or simply as a shade for his tent (Rosenmüller); scarcely as an oratory (Bush, Kalisch) - a grove - the אֵשֶׁל - wood, plantation (Targum, Vulgate, Samaritan, Kimchi); a field, ἄρουραν (LXX.) - was probably the Tamarix Africanae (Gesenius, Furst, Delitzsch, Rosenmüller, Kalisch), which, besides being common in Egypt and Petraea, is mid to have been found growing near the ancient Beersheba - in Beersheba, and called there (not beneath the tree or in the grove, but in the place) on the name of the Lord, - Jehovah (vide Genesis 12:8; Genesis 13:4) - the everlasting God - literally, the God of eternity (LXX., Vulgate, Onkelos); not in contrast to heathen deities, who are born and die (Clericus), but "as the everlasting Vindicator of the faith of treaties, and as the infallible Source of the believer's rest and peace" (Murphy).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And [Abraham] planted
וַיִּטַּ֥ע (way·yiṭ·ṭa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5193: To strike in, fix, to plant

a tamarisk tree
אֶ֖שֶׁל (’e·šel)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 815: A tamarisk tree, a grove of any kind

in Beersheba,
שָׁ֑בַע (šā·ḇa‘)
Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 884: Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev

and there
שָׁ֔ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

he called
וַיִּ֨קְרָא־ (way·yiq·rā-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

upon the name
בְּשֵׁ֥ם (bə·šêm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the Eternal
עוֹלָֽם׃ (‘ō·w·lām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

God.
אֵ֥ל (’êl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty


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