so that I may make you take an oath by Adonai, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from among the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling.
Genesis 26:28 - Tree of Life Version They said, “We’ve clearly seen that Adonai has been with you. So we said, ‘Let there now be an agreement between us—between us and you—and let us make a covenant with you: Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition They said, We saw that the Lord was certainly with you; so we said, Let there be now an oath between us [carrying a curse with it to befall the one who breaks it], even between you and us, and let us make a covenant with you American Standard Version (1901) And they said, We saw plainly that Jehovah was with thee: and we said, Let there now be an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee, Common English Bible They said, “We now see that the LORD was with you. We propose that there be a formal agreement between us and that we draw up a treaty with you: Catholic Public Domain Version And they responded: "We saw that the Lord is with you, and therefore we said: Let there be an oath between us, and let us initiate a pact, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they answered: We saw that the Lord is with thee, and therefore we said: Let there be an oath between us, and let us make a covenant, |
so that I may make you take an oath by Adonai, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from among the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling.
Then you’ll be free from my oath—if you come to my family and if they don’t give her to you—then you’ll be free from my oath.’
So now, come, let’s make a covenant, you and I, and let it be a witness between you and me.”
His master saw that Adonai was with him and that Adonai made everything he set his hand to successful.
From the time that he made him an overseer in his house and over everything that belonged to him, Adonai blessed the Egyptian’s house because of Joseph; Adonai’s blessing was on everything that belonged to him, in the house and in the field.
Now Solomon the son of David firmly established himself over his kingdom. For Adonai his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
He gathered all Judah and Benjamin, as well as those dwelling with them from Ephraim, Manasseh and Simeon—for many had defected to him from Israel when they saw that Adonai his God was with him.
Thus says Adonai: “Egypt’s toil, Ethiopia’s merchandise, and the tall Sabeans will come over to you and be yours. They will walk behind you in chains. They will bow down to you, and pray, saying, ‘Surely God is with you!’ There is none else— no other God!”
The sons of those who afflicted you will come bowing to you, and all those who despised you will fall at the soles of your feet. They will call you the city of Adonai, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
But you will be called the kohanim of Adonai, They will speak of you as the ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations and boast in their abundance.
Then their offspring will be known among the nations, their descendants among the peoples. All who see them will recognize them, for they are the seed that Adonai has blessed.
What then shall we say in view of these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
The secrets of his heart become known, and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring, “God really is among you!”
Keep your lifestyle free from the love of money, and be content with what you have. For God Himself has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you,”
For people swear by someone greater; and the oath, as confirmation, is an end to all their disputing.
Now Adonai said to Joshua, “This day I will begin to exalt you in the eyes of all Israel, so they may know that just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.
Now Nahash the Ammonite marched up and encamped against Jabesh-gilead. Then all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.”
When Saul saw and realized that Adonai was with David and that Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved him,