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Genesis 26:30

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Berean Standard Bible

So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

Bible in Basic English

Then he made a feast for them, and they all had food and drink.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he made them a feast, and after they had eaten and drunk:

Free Bible Version

So Isaac had a special meal prepared to celebrate the agreement. They ate and drank,

Geneva Bible 1599

Then hee made them a feast, and they dyd eate and drinke.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Translation for Translators

So Isaac made a feast for them, and they all ate and drank.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Isaac made a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

World English Bible

He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Young's Literal Translation

And he maketh for them a banquet, and they eat and drink,

Context

Isaac’s Covenant with Abimelech

²⁹that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only good to you, sending you on your way in peace. And now you are blessed by the LORD.”³⁰So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.³¹And they got up early the next morning and swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.

Summary

In this verse, we see Abimelech, the king of the Philistines, approaching Isaac with a gesture of peace and reconciliation by seeking to make a covenant with him. The offering of food and drink symbolizes a desire for harmony and goodwill between their two groups. This act reflects a shift from previous conflicts to a desire for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking reconciliation and extending gestures of peace, even in the midst of past disagreements or misunderstandings. Ultimately, it demonstrates the potential for forgiveness and restoration in relationships when both parties are willing to make amends.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He made them a feast - Probably on the sacrifice that was offered on the occasion of making this covenant. This was a common custom.

Genesis 26:30

Isaac’s Covenant with Abimelech

²⁹that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only good to you, sending you on your way in peace. And now you are blessed by the LORD.”³⁰So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.³¹And they got up early the next morning and swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.

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Berean Standard Bible

So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

Bible in Basic English

Then he made a feast for them, and they all had food and drink.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he made them a feast, and after they had eaten and drunk:

Free Bible Version

So Isaac had a special meal prepared to celebrate the agreement. They ate and drank,

Geneva Bible 1599

Then hee made them a feast, and they dyd eate and drinke.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.

One Unity Resource Bible

He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Translation for Translators

So Isaac made a feast for them, and they all ate and drank.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Isaac made a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

World English Bible

He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

Young's Literal Translation

And he maketh for them a banquet, and they eat and drink,