Genesis 26:31

The Passion Translation

Then the next morning, they got up early and exchanged oaths. Isaac said goodbye to them, and they left Isaac in peace.

Cross References

Genesis 14:22

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I raised my hand to Yahweh, God Most High, and I pledged a solemn oath to the Possessor of heaven and earth

Genesis 19:2

He said, “Please, my lords, come to your servant’s house to spend the night and wash your feet; then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered. “We will be fine to spend the night in the town square.”

Genesis 21:14

Abraham rose up early the next morning, bundled up some food and a skin of water, and strapped them to Hagar’s shoulders. Then he gave her his son and sent them away. So, Hagar and her son Ishmael departed and wandered off into the wilderness of Beersheba.

Genesis 21:23

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.”

Genesis 21:27

So Abraham took sheep and cattle, gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant.

Genesis 22:3

Early the next morning, Abraham cut the wood for the burnt offering, loaded it on his donkey, and set out for the distant place God had shown him. He took with him two of his servants, and his son Isaac.

Genesis 25:33

But Jacob insisted, “First, swear to me that you’ll give it to me.” So, Esau swore an oath and surrendered his birthright to Jacob.

Genesis 26:32

Later that same day, Isaac’s servants came with wonderful news about the well they had dug, saying, “We’ve just found water!”

Genesis 31:44

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

Genesis 31:55

Early the next morning, Laban kissed his daughters and grandchildren, blessed them, and then he returned home.

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.