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Genesis 26:31

Good News Translation (US Version)

Early next morning each man made his promise and sealed it with a vow. Isaac said good-bye to them, and they parted as friends.

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When we make a vow, we use the name of someone greater than ourselves, and the vow settles all arguments.

“Will you lead me to those raiders?” David asked him. He answered, “I will if you promise me in God's name that you will not kill me or hand me over to my master.”

I am ready to make an agreement with you. Let us make a pile of stones to remind us of our agreement.”

Jacob answered, “First make a vow that you will give me your rights.” Esau made the vow and gave his rights to Jacob.

But David answered, “Your father knows very well how much you like me, and he has decided not to let you know what he plans to do, because you would be deeply hurt. I swear to you by the living Lord that I am only a step away from death!”

The Israelites were weak with hunger that day, because Saul, with a solemn oath, had given the order: “A curse be on anyone who eats any food today before I take revenge on my enemies.” So nobody had eaten anything all day.

Early the next morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters good-bye, and left to go back home.

Early the next morning Abraham cut some wood for the sacrifice, loaded his donkey, and took Isaac and two servants with him. They started out for the place that God had told him about.

So make a vow here in the presence of God that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants. I have been loyal to you, so promise that you will also be loyal to me and to this country in which you are living.”

Early the next morning Abraham gave Hagar some food and a leather bag full of water. He put the child on her back and sent her away. She left and wandered about in the wilderness of Beersheba.

and said, “Sirs, I am here to serve you. Please come to my house. You can wash your feet and spend the night. In the morning you can get up early and go on your way.” But they answered, “No, we will spend the night here in the city square.”

Abram answered, “I solemnly swear before the Lord, the Most High God, Maker of heaven and earth,

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

On that day Isaac's servants came and told him about the well which they had dug. They said, “We have found water.”




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