Genesis 21:33

New International Reader's Version

Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba. There he called on the name of the Lord, the God who lives forever.

Cross References

Genesis 12:8

From there, Abram went on toward the hills east of Bethel. He set up his tent there. Bethel was to the west, and Ai was to the east. Abram built an altar there and called on the name of the Lord.

Genesis 21:32

After the agreement had been made at Beersheba, Abimelek went back to the land of the Philistines. His army commander, Phicol, went with him.

Genesis 26:23

From there Isaac went up to Beersheba.

Genesis 26:25

Isaac built an altar there and worshiped the Lord. There he set up his tent. And there his servants dug a well.

Genesis 26:33

So he named it Shibah. To this day the name of the town has been Beersheba.

Genesis 4:26

Seth also had a son and named him Enosh. Then people began to call on the name of the Lord.

Psalm 90:2

Before you created the whole world and the mountains were made, from the beginning to the end you are God.

Psalm 93:2

Lord, you began to rule a long time ago. You have always existed.

Exodus 15:18

“The Lord rules for ever and ever.”

Isaiah 40:28

Don’t you know who made everything? Haven’t you heard about him? The Lord is the God who lives forever. He created everything on earth. He won’t become worn out or get tired. No one will ever know how great his understanding is.

Isaiah 57:15

The God who is highly honored lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place. But I also live with anyone who turns away from their sins. I live with anyone who is not proud. I give new life to them. I give it to anyone who turns away from their sins.

Jeremiah 10:10

But you are the only true God. You are the only living God. You are the King who rules forever. When you are angry, the earth trembles with fear. The nations can’t stand up under your anger.

Amos 8:14

Some people make promises in the name of Samaria’s god. That god has led them astray. Others say, ‘People of Dan, you can be sure that your god is alive.’ Still others say, ‘You can be sure that Beersheba’s god is alive.’ But all these people will fall dead. They will never get up again.”

Habakkuk 1:12

Lord, haven’t you existed forever? You are my holy God. You will never die. Lord, you have appointed the Babylonians to punish your people. My Rock, you have chosen them to judge us.

Romans 1:20

Ever since the world was created it has been possible to see the qualities of God that are not seen. I’m talking about his eternal power and about the fact that he is God. Those things can be seen in what he has made. So people have no excuse for what they do.

Romans 16:26

The mystery has now been made known through the writings of the prophets. The eternal God commanded that it be made known. God wanted all the Gentiles to obey him by trusting in him.

Deuteronomy 16:21

Don’t set up a wooden pole used to worship the female god named Asherah. Don’t set it up beside the altar you build to worship the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 32:40

I raise my hand to heaven. Here is the promise I make. You can be sure that I live forever.

Deuteronomy 33:27

God lives forever! You can run to him for safety. His powerful arms are always there to carry you. He will drive out your enemies to make room for you. He’ll say to you, ‘Destroy them!’

1 Timothy 1:17

The eternal King will never die. He can’t be seen. He is the only God. Give him honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Judges 3:7

The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. They forgot the Lord their God. They served gods that were named Baal. They also served female gods that were named Asherah.