Genesis 21:23

The Passion Translation

Now swear to me here before God that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants, but as I have shown you loyal friendship, so you will treat me—and the land in which you live as a foreigner—with loyal friendship.”

Cross References

Joshua 2:12

Please, solemnly swear to me by the name of Yahweh that you will show kindness to my family because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign

Genesis 20:14

Then Abimelech gave Abraham’s wife Sarah back to him. In addition, he gave him sheep, cattle, and both male and female servants.

Hebrews 6:16

It is very common for people to swear an oath by something greater than themselves, for the oath will confirm their statements and end all dispute.

2 Corinthians 1:23

Now, I call upon this faithful God as a witness against me if I’m not telling you the absolute truth. It was because I hold you in my heart that I decided not to return to Corinth, in order to spare you the humiliation of my rebuke.

Jeremiah 4:2

If you make a promise in my name, saying, ‘As surely as Yahweh lives’ with truth, honesty, and integrity, then all other nations will desire his blessing and prosperity. They will shine and make their boast in me.”

Genesis 31:53

Now may the God of Abraham and the god of Nahor judge between us!” Jacob made his vow by the Awesome One of his father Isaac.

Genesis 31:44

Come now, let’s form a covenant between you and me. Let it endure as a witness between us.”

Genesis 26:28

They answered, “We have witnessed firsthand how powerfully Yahweh’s favor has been with you, so we say, let there be a peace treaty among us. Let us make a covenant

Genesis 24:3

and I will make you swear by Yahweh, the God of heaven and earth, that you will not acquire a wife for my son among the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am living.

Genesis 21:24

“I give you my oath,” Abraham answered.

Genesis 47:31

Swear that you will do this.” So Joseph took the oath and said, “I will do as you say.” Then Israel worshiped and leaned on the top of his staff.

Genesis 39:3

When his master realized that Yahweh’s presence was with Joseph and caused everything he did to prosper,