Genesis 26:31

God's Word

Early the next morning they exchanged oaths. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left peacefully.

Cross References

Genesis 14:22

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I now raise my hand and solemnly swear to the Lord God Most High, maker of heaven and earth,

Genesis 19:2

He said, “Please, gentlemen, why don’t you come to my home and spend the night? ⌞You can⌟ wash your feet there. Then early tomorrow morning you can continue your journey.” “No,” they answered, “we’d rather spend the night in the city square.”

Genesis 21:14

Early the next morning Abraham took bread and a container of water and gave them to Hagar, putting them on her shoulder. He also gave her the boy and sent her on her way. So she left and wandered around in the desert near Beersheba.

Genesis 21:23

Now, swear an oath to me here in front of God that you will never cheat me, my children, or my descendants. Show me and the land where you’ve been living the same kindness that I have shown you.”

Genesis 21:27

Abraham took some sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement.

Genesis 22:3

Early the next morning Abraham saddled his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut the wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place that God had told him about.

Genesis 25:33

“First, swear an oath,” Jacob said. So Esau swore an oath to him and sold him his rights as firstborn.

Genesis 26:32

That same day Isaac’s servants came and told him about a well they had dug. They said to him, “We’ve found water.”

Genesis 31:44

Now, let’s make an agreement and let it stand as a witness between you and me.”

Genesis 31:55

Early the next morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban left and went back home.

Hebrews 6:16

When people take oaths, they base their oaths on someone greater than themselves. Their oaths guarantee what they say and end all arguments.

1 Samuel 14:24

Israel’s soldiers were driven hard that day. Saul made the troops swear, “Cursed is anyone who eats food before the evening comes and before I’ve gotten revenge on my enemies.” So none of his troops tasted any food.

1 Samuel 20:3

But David took an oath, saying, “Your father certainly knows that you support me, so he said ⌞to himself⌟, ‘Jonathan must not know about this. It will bring him distress.’ But I solemnly swear, as the Lord and you live, I’m only one step away from death.”

1 Samuel 30:15

“Will you lead me to these troops?” David asked him. He answered, “Take an oath in front of God that you won’t kill me or hand me over to my master, and I’ll lead you to these troops.”