Cross References

Genesis 21:29

New American Bible - revised edition

and Abimelech asked him, “What is the purpose of these seven ewe lambs that you have set apart?”

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Abraham also set apart seven ewe lambs of the flock,

Abraham answered, “The seven ewe lambs you shall accept from me that you may be my witness that I dug this well.”

Then Esau asked, “What did you intend with all those herds that I encountered?” Jacob answered, “It was to gain my lord’s favor.”

When your children ask you, ‘What does this rite of yours mean?’

But Samuel asked, “What, then, is this bleating of sheep that comes to my ears, the lowing of oxen that I hear?”