But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I raise my hand in oath to Adonai, El Elyon, Creator of heaven and earth.
Genesis 26:31 - Tree of Life Version Then they got up early in the morning and made a pledge, each to his brother. Then Isaac sent them away and they departed from him in shalom. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And they rose up early in the morning and took oaths [with a curse] with one another; and Isaac sent them on their way and they departed from him in peace. American Standard Version (1901) And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace. Common English Bible They got up early in the morning, and they gave each other their word. Isaac sent them off, and they left peacefully. Catholic Public Domain Version arising in the morning, they swore to one another. And Isaac sent them away peacefully to their own place. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Arising in the morning, they swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away peaceably to their own home. |
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I raise my hand in oath to Adonai, El Elyon, Creator of heaven and earth.
Then he said, “Here, please my lords, please turn aside to your servant’s house, spend the night and wash your feet. Then you can get up early and go on your way.” But they said, “No. We will spend the night in the open plaza.”
So Abraham got up early in the morning and took bread and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar, putting them on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away. She went and wandered about in the wilderness of Beer-sheba.
So now, make a pledge to me here, by God, that you will not violate your word with me or with my descendants or with my offspring. As I have shown loyalty to you, show the same to me, and to the land in which you have lived as an outsider.”
Then Abraham took a flock of sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made a covenant.
So Abraham got up early in the morning, saddled his donkey and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son. He split wood for the burnt offering, and got up and went to the place about which God had told him.
Jacob said, “Make a pledge to me now.” So he made a pledge to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob.
Now it happened that on that day Isaac’s servants came and told him about the well that they dug, and said to him, “We’ve found water.”
So now, come, let’s make a covenant, you and I, and let it be a witness between you and me.”
For people swear by someone greater; and the oath, as confirmation, is an end to all their disputing.
Now the men of Israel were hard-pressed that day, for Saul put the people under oath saying, “Cursed be the man that eats any food before evening, until I have avenged myself on my enemies!” So none of the people tasted food.
Then David swore again saying, “Your father knows very well that I have found favor in your eyes. So he must have thought, ‘Let’s not let Jonathan know about this, else he will be grieved.’ But truly as Adonai lives and as your soul lives, there is but a step between me and death.”
Then David asked him, “Will you lead me to this raiding band?” “Swear to me by God that you won’t kill me or deliver me into my master’s hands,” he said, “and I will lead you to this marauding band.”