Genesis 26:30
New International Version
Isaac then made a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

New Living Translation
So Isaac prepared a covenant feast to celebrate the treaty, and they ate and drank together.

English Standard Version
So he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Berean Standard Bible
So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

King James Bible
And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

New King James Version
So he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

New American Standard Bible
Then he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

NASB 1995
Then he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

NASB 1977
Then he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Amplified Bible
Then Isaac held a [formal] banquet (covenant feast) for them, and they ate and drank.

Christian Standard Bible
So he prepared a banquet for them, and they ate and drank.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So he prepared a banquet for them, and they ate and drank.

American Standard Version
And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

Contemporary English Version
Isaac gave a big feast for them, and everyone ate and drank.

English Revised Version
And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Isaac prepared a special dinner for them, and they ate and drank.

Good News Translation
Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

International Standard Version
So Isaac held a festival for them, and they ate and drank.

Majority Standard Bible
So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

NET Bible
So Isaac held a feast for them and they celebrated.

New Heart English Bible
He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

World English Bible
He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he makes a banquet for them, and they eat and drink,

Young's Literal Translation
And he maketh for them a banquet, and they eat and drink,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make to them a drinking, and they will eat and drink.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he made them a feast, and after they had eaten and drunk:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, he made them a feast, and after the food and drink,

New American Bible
Isaac then made a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

New Revised Standard Version
So he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made a feast for them and they ate and they drank.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he made a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Isaac's Covenant with Abimelech
29that 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.” 30So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank. 31And 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.…

Cross References
Genesis 31:54
Then 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.

Genesis 21:8
So the child grew and was weaned, and Abraham held a great feast on the day Isaac was weaned.

Genesis 19:3
But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.

Genesis 18:6-8
So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” / Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. / Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate.

Exodus 24:11
But God did not lay His hand on the nobles of Israel; they saw Him, and they ate and drank.

1 Samuel 9:22-24
Then Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited—about thirty in all. / And Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to set aside.” / So the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” So Saul dined with Samuel that day.

2 Samuel 6:19
Then he distributed to every man and woman among the multitude of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. And all the people departed, each to his own home.

1 Kings 1:9
And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king.

1 Kings 3:15
Then Solomon awoke, and indeed it had been a dream. So he returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he held a feast for all his servants.

2 Kings 6:23
So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again.

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Job 1:4
Job’s sons would take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.

Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Proverbs 9:2
She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.

Isaiah 25:6
On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine.


Treasury of Scripture

And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

Genesis 19:3
And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.

Genesis 21:8
And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.

Genesis 31:54
Then Jacob offered sacrifice upon the mount, and called his brethren to eat bread: and they did eat bread, and tarried all night in the mount.

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Genesis 26
1. Isaac, because of famine, sojourns in Gerar, and the Lord blesses him.
7. He is reproved by Abimelech for denying his wife.
12. He grows rich, and the Philistines envy his prosperity.
18. He digs wells.
23. God appears to him at Beersheba, and blesses him;
26. and Abimelech makes a covenant with him.
34. Esau's wives.














So Isaac prepared a feast for them
In the ancient Near Eastern culture, sharing a meal was a significant act of hospitality and a means of establishing peace and covenant relationships. Isaac's preparation of a feast signifies his willingness to reconcile and establish a peaceful relationship with Abimelech and his men, who had previously been in conflict with him over water rights (Genesis 26:15-22). This act of hospitality reflects the customs of the time, where feasting was often used to seal agreements and demonstrate goodwill. The preparation of a feast can also be seen as a type of Christ, who offers the ultimate feast of salvation and reconciliation through His sacrifice.

and they ate and drank
Eating and drinking together in the biblical context often symbolizes fellowship and the establishment of a covenant. This act of sharing a meal indicates that the parties involved have come to an agreement and are now at peace with one another. In the broader biblical narrative, meals often serve as a setting for significant events, such as the Last Supper, where Jesus established the New Covenant with His disciples (Luke 22:19-20). The act of eating and drinking together here foreshadows the communal and reconciliatory aspects of the Kingdom of God, where believers will partake in the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Isaac
The son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is a patriarch of Israel. In this chapter, he is living in the land of Gerar and dealing with conflicts over wells with the Philistines.

2. Abimelech
The king of the Philistines in Gerar. He comes to Isaac to make a peace treaty after realizing that God is with Isaac.

3. Gerar
A region in the land of the Philistines where Isaac temporarily resides. It is a place of both conflict and reconciliation for Isaac.

4. Feast
A meal prepared by Isaac as a gesture of goodwill and reconciliation towards Abimelech and his men, signifying the resolution of their disputes.

5. Covenant
The event of the feast leads to a covenant of peace between Isaac and Abimelech, highlighting the importance of peaceful resolutions and alliances.
Teaching Points
The Power of Hospitality
Isaac's preparation of a feast demonstrates the power of hospitality in resolving conflicts and building relationships. As Christians, we are called to be hospitable and use it as a tool for peace.

Peacemaking as a Godly Trait
Isaac's actions reflect the biblical principle of being a peacemaker. We should strive to resolve conflicts peacefully and seek reconciliation, following the example of Isaac and the teachings of Jesus.

Trust in God's Provision
Despite the conflicts over wells, Isaac trusted in God's provision. We are reminded to trust God to provide for our needs, even in times of conflict or scarcity.

The Importance of Covenants
The covenant between Isaac and Abimelech underscores the importance of making and keeping agreements. As believers, we should honor our commitments and seek to live in peace with others.

God's Presence in Our Lives
Abimelech recognized that God was with Isaac. Our lives should reflect God's presence so that others see His work in us, leading to opportunities for witness and reconciliation.Verse 30. - And he made them a feast, - so Lot did to the angels (Genesis 19:3). There is no mention of any banquet in the case of Abraham's covenant, which may be noted as another point of difference between the two transactions. A similar entertainment accompanied Jacob's covenant with Laban (Genesis 31:54); while in the Mosaic system the sacrificial meal formed an integral part of the regularly-appointed sacrificial worship (Leviticus 7:15, 31; Deuteronomy 12:7, 17; vide Kurtz, 'Sacrificial Worship,' § 79) - and they did eat and drink.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So [Isaac] prepared
וַיַּ֤עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

a feast for them,
מִשְׁתֶּ֔ה (miš·teh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4960: Drink, drinking, a banquet, feast

and they ate
וַיֹּאכְל֖וּ (way·yō·ḵə·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 398: To eat

and drank.
וַיִּשְׁתּֽוּ׃ (way·yiš·tū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8354: To imbibe


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