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Verse 21

Genesis 21:28

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Berean Standard Bible

Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.

Bible in Basic English

And Abraham put seven young lambs of the flock on one side by themselves.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Abraham set apart seven ewe lambs of the flock.

Free Bible Version

Abraham also separated out seven female lambs from the flock.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Abraham set seuen lambes of the flocke by themselues.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.

One Unity Resource Bible

Abraham [Father of a multitude] set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.

Plain English Version

Then Abraham also picked out 7 young female sheep from his animals, and he put them to one side.

Translation for Translators

Abraham separated seven female lambs from his flock.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Abraham set seven female lambs of the flock by themselves.

Noah Webster Bible

And Abraham set seven ewe-lambs of the flock by themselves.

World English Bible

Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.

Young's Literal Translation

and Abraham setteth seven Lambs of the flock by themselves.

Context

The Covenant at Beersheba

²⁷So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant.²⁸Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock,²⁹and Abimelech asked him, “Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?”

Summary

In this verse, Abraham sets aside seven ewe lambs as a witness that he dug a well and owned it. This act symbolizes a legal agreement or covenant between Abraham and Abimelek, confirming Abraham's rightful ownership of the well. The number seven often represents completeness or perfection in the Bible, signifying the thoroughness and authenticity of the transaction. By offering these ewe lambs, Abraham ensures the peaceful possession of the well and establishes a lasting testimony of the agreement.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Seven ewe lambs - These were either given as a present, or they were intended as the price of the well; and being accepted by Abimelech, they served as a witness that he had acknowledged Abraham's right to the well in question.

Genesis 21:28

The Covenant at Beersheba

²⁷So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant.²⁸Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock,²⁹and Abimelech asked him, “Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?”

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Berean Standard Bible

Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.

Bible in Basic English

And Abraham put seven young lambs of the flock on one side by themselves.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Abraham set apart seven ewe lambs of the flock.

Free Bible Version

Abraham also separated out seven female lambs from the flock.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Abraham set seuen lambes of the flocke by themselues.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.

One Unity Resource Bible

Abraham [Father of a multitude] set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.

Plain English Version

Then Abraham also picked out 7 young female sheep from his animals, and he put them to one side.

Translation for Translators

Abraham separated seven female lambs from his flock.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Abraham set seven female lambs of the flock by themselves.

Noah Webster Bible

And Abraham set seven ewe-lambs of the flock by themselves.

World English Bible

Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.

Young's Literal Translation

and Abraham setteth seven Lambs of the flock by themselves.