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Genesis 21:24

New English Translation

Abraham said, “I swear to do this.”

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A fugitive came and told Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living by the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, the brother of Eshcol and Aner. (All these were allied by treaty with Abram.)

Now swear to me right here in God’s name that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants. Show me, and the land where you are staying, the same loyalty that I have shown you.”

But Abraham lodged a complaint against Abimelech concerning a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized.

Jacob said, “Swear to me that you will do so.” So Joseph gave him his word. Then Israel bowed down at the head of his bed.

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.

For people swear by something greater than themselves, and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all dispute.




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