Genesis 21:23

Conservative English Version

Now I want you to promise in the name of God that you will always be loyal to me and my descendants, just as I have always been loyal to you in this land where you have lived as a foreigner."

Cross References

Genesis 20:14

Abimelech gave Abraham some sheep, cattle, and slaves. He sent Sarah back

Genesis 21:24

And so, Abraham promised.

Genesis 24:3

in the name of the LORD, who rules heaven and earth, that you won't choose a wife for my son Isaac from the people here in the land of Canaan.

Genesis 26:28

They answered, "We now know for certain that the LORD is with you, and we have decided there needs to be a peace treaty between you and us. So let's make a solemn agreement

Genesis 31:44

So I am ready to make an agreement with you, and we will pile up some large rocks here to remind us of the agreement."

Genesis 31:53

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.

Genesis 39:3

(SEE 39:2)

Genesis 47:31

"Will you give me your word?" Jacob asked. "Yes, I will," Joseph promised. After this, Jacob bowed down and prayed at the head of his bed.

Jeremiah 4:2

Make promises only in my name, and do what you promise! Then all nations will praise me, and I will bless them.

2 Corinthians 1:23

God is my witness that I stayed away from Corinth, just to keep from being hard on you.

Deuteronomy 6:13

Worship and obey the LORD your God with fear and trembling, and promise that you will be loyal to him.

Hebrews 6:16

When anyone wants to settle an argument, they make a vow by using the name of someone or something greater than themselves.

Joshua 2:12

Please promise me in the LORD's name that you will be as kind to my family as I have been to you. Do something to show

1 Samuel 20:13

But if he wants to harm you, I promise to tell you and help you escape. And I ask the LORD to punish me severely if I don't keep my promise. I pray that the LORD will bless you, just as he used to bless my father.

1 Samuel 20:17

Jonathan thought as much of David as he did of himself, so he asked David to promise once more that he would be a loyal friend.

1 Samuel 20:42

Jonathan said, "Take care of yourself. And remember, we each have asked the LORD to watch and make sure that we and our descendants keep our promise forever." David left and Jonathan went back to town.

1 Samuel 30:15

"Will you take me to those Amalekites?" David asked. "Yes, I will, if you promise with God as a witness that you won't kill me or hand me over to my master."