Genesis 21:27
Abraham took some sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech. The two of them made a treaty.
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- Gen 14:22-23 : 22 But Abram replied to the king of Sodom,“I raise my hand to the LORD, the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth, and vow 23 that I will take nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal. That way you can never say,‘It is I who made Abram rich.’
- Gen 26:28-31 : 28 They replied,“We could plainly see that the LORD is with you. So we decided there should be a pact between us– between us and you. Allow us to make a treaty with you 29 so that you will not do us any harm, just as we have not harmed you, but have always treated you well before sending you away in peace. Now you are blessed by the LORD.” 30 So Isaac held a feast for them and they celebrated. 31 Early in the morning the men made a treaty with each other. Isaac sent them off; they separated on good terms.
- Gen 31:44 : 44 So now, come, let’s make a formal agreement, you and I, and it will be proof that we have made peace.”
- 1 Sam 18:3 : 3 Jonathan made a covenant with David, for he loved him as much as he did his own life.
- Prov 17:8 : 8 A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.
- Prov 18:16 : 16 A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.
- Prov 18:24 : 24 There are companions who harm one another, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
- Prov 21:14 : 14 A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.
- Isa 32:8 : 8 An honorable man makes honorable plans; his honorable character gives him security.
- Ezek 17:13 : 13 He took one from the royal family, made a treaty with him, and put him under oath. He then took the leaders of the land
- Rom 1:31 : 31 senseless, covenant-breakers, heartless, ruthless.
- Gal 3:15 : 15 Inheritance Comes from Promises and not Law Brothers and sisters, I offer an example from everyday life: When a covenant has been ratified, even though it is only a human contract, no one can set it aside or add anything to it.
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- Gen 21:28-325 verses83%
28 Then Abraham set seven ewe lambs apart from the flock by themselves.
29 Abimelech asked Abraham,“What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs that you have set apart?”
30 He replied,“You must take these seven ewe lambs from my hand as legal proof that I dug this well.”
31 That is why he named that place Beer Sheba, because the two of them swore an oath there.
32 So they made a treaty at Beer Sheba. Then Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, returned to the land of the Philistines.
- Gen 20:14-152 verses78%
14 So Abimelech gave sheep, cattle, and male and female servants to Abraham. He also gave his wife Sarah back to him.
15 Then Abimelech said,“Look, my land is before you; live wherever you please.”
- Gen 21:22-265 verses76%
22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, said to Abraham,“God is with you in all that you do.
23 Now swear to me right here in God’s name that you will not deceive me, my children, or my descendants. Show me, and the land where you are staying, the same loyalty that I have shown you.”
24 Abraham said,“I swear to do this.”
25 But Abraham lodged a complaint against Abimelech concerning a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized.
26 “I do not know who has done this thing,” Abimelech replied.“Moreover, you did not tell me. I did not hear about it until today.”
- Gen 20:8-103 verses73%
8 Early in the morning Abimelech summoned all his servants. When he told them about all these things, they were terrified.
9 Abimelech summoned Abraham and said to him,“What have you done to us? What sin did I commit against you that would cause you to bring such great guilt on me and my kingdom? You have done things to me that should not be done!”
10 Then Abimelech asked Abraham,“What prompted you to do this thing?”
- Gen 18:7-82 verses73%
7 Then Abraham ran to the herd and chose a fine, tender calf, and gave it to a servant, who quickly prepared it.
8 Abraham then took some curds and milk, along with the calf that had been prepared, and placed the food before them. They ate while he was standing near them under a tree.
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2 Abraham said about his wife Sarah,“She is my sister.” So Abimelech, king of Gerar, sent for Sarah and took her.
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9 In this way God has snatched away your father’s livestock and given them to me.
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17 Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, as well as his wife and female slaves so that they were able to have children.
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28 They replied,“We could plainly see that the LORD is with you. So we decided there should be a pact between us– between us and you. Allow us to make a treaty with you
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16 and he did treat Abram well on account of her. Abram received sheep and cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels.
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9 the promise he made to Abraham, the promise he made by oath to Isaac!
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14 two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,
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9 The LORD said to him,“Take for me a heifer, a goat, and a ram, each three years old, along with a dove and a young pigeon.”
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10 Then Abimelech exclaimed,“What in the world have you done to us? One of the men nearly took your wife to bed, and you would have brought guilt on us!”
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30 So Isaac held a feast for them and they celebrated.
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5 Everything he owned Abraham left to his son Isaac.
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8 “God will provide for himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son,” Abraham replied. The two of them continued on together.
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21 But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this set time next year.”
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9 So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and gave his solemn promise he would carry out his wishes.
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21 Then the king of Sodom said to Abram,“Give me the people and take the possessions for yourself.”
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5 Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks, herds, and tents.
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31 So Laban asked,“What should I give you?”“You don’t need to give me a thing,” Jacob replied,“but if you agree to this one condition, I will continue to care for your flocks and protect them:
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12 Abraham bowed before the local people
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19 Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they set out together for Beer Sheba where Abraham stayed.
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23 Abraham took his son Ishmael and every male in his household(whether born in his house or bought with money) and circumcised them on that very same day, just as God had told him to do.