Genesis 26:31

New American Bible - revised edition

Early the next morning they exchanged oaths. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they departed from him in peace.

Cross References

Hebrews 6:16

Human beings swear by someone greater than themselves; for them an oath serves as a guarantee and puts an end to all argument.

1 Samuel 30:15

David then asked him, “Will you lead me down to these raiders?” He answered, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or hand me over to my master, and I will lead you down to the raiders.”

Genesis 31:44

Come, now, let us make a covenant, you and I; and it will be a treaty between you and me.”

Genesis 25:33

But Jacob said, “Swear to me first!” So he sold Jacob his right as firstborn under oath.

1 Samuel 20:3

But David replied: “Your father is well aware that I am favored with your friendship, so he has decided, ‘Jonathan must not know about this or he will be grieved.’ Nevertheless, as the Lord lives and as you live, there is only a step between me and death.”

1 Samuel 14:24

Even though the Israelites were exhausted that day, Saul laid an oath on them, saying, “Cursed be the one who takes food before evening, before I am able to avenge myself on my enemies.” So none of the people tasted food.

Genesis 22:3

Early the next morning Abraham saddled his donkey, took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac, and after cutting the wood for the burnt offering, set out for the place of which God had told him.

Genesis 21:23

So now, swear to me by God at this place that you will not deal falsely with me or with my progeny and posterity, but will act as loyally toward me and the land in which you reside as I have acted toward you.”

Genesis 21:14

Early the next morning Abraham got some bread and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar. Then, placing the child on her back, he sent her away. As she roamed aimlessly in the wilderness of Beer-sheba,

Genesis 19:2

he said, “Please, my lords, come aside into your servant’s house for the night, and bathe your feet; you can get up early to continue your journey.” But they replied, “No, we will pass the night in the town square.”

Genesis 14:22

But Abram replied to the king of Sodom: “I have sworn to the Lord, God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth,

Genesis 21:27

Then Abraham took sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech and the two made a covenant.

Genesis 26:32

That same day Isaac’s servants came and informed him about the well they had been digging; they told him, “We have reached water!”