Genesis 26:30
Genesis 26:30 in Multiple Translations
So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.
And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
Then he made a feast for them, and they all had food and drink.
So Isaac had a special meal prepared to celebrate the agreement. They ate and drank,
Then hee made them a feast, and they dyd eate and drinke.
And he maketh for them a banquet, and they eat and drink,
He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.
And he made them a feast, and they ate and drank.
And he made them a feast, and after they had eaten and drunk:
So Isaac made a feast for them, and they all ate and drank.
Then Isaac agreed to make that promise, and he got lots of good food ready for Abimelek and the other 2 men. They all ate that food together, and then they stayed the night in that place.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 26:30
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Genesis 26:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
לָ/הֶם֙
מִשְׁתֶּ֔ה
וַ/יֹּאכְל֖וּ
וַ/יִּשְׁתּֽוּ
וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָ/הֶם֙
Prep | Suff
מִשְׁתֶּ֔ה
mishteh
H4960
feast
N-ms
וַ/יֹּאכְל֖וּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
וַ/יִּשְׁתּֽוּ
shâthâh
H8354
to drink
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 26:30
וַ/יַּ֤עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לָ/הֶם֙
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Prep | Suff
מִשְׁתֶּ֔ה
mishteh
H4960
"feast"
N-ms
A mishteh is a feast or banquet, often involving drinking and celebration, like the ones described in Esther and other biblical stories.
Definition: 1) feast, drink, banquet 1a) feast, banquet 1b) drink Aramaic equivalent: mish.teh (מִשְׁתֶּה "feast" H4961)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: banquet, drank, drink, feast((-ed), -ing). See also: Genesis 19:3; Esther 5:14; Proverbs 15:15.
וַ/יֹּאכְל֖וּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
וַ/יִּשְׁתּֽוּ
shâthâh
H8354
"to drink"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to drink, and it's used in many ways, like drinking from a cup or feasting. It's also used to describe being drunk or taking part in a big celebration. We see it in stories like the Last Supper in Matthew 26:27.
Definition: 1) to drink 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drink 1a1a) of drinking cup of God's wrath, of slaughter, of wicked deeds (fig) 1a2) to feast 1b) (Niphal) to be drunk Aramaic equivalent: she.tah (שְׁתָה "to drink" H8355)
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; 2 Kings 19:24; Psalms 50:13.
Study Notes — Genesis 26:30
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- Genesis 26:30 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 26:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 26:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 26:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 26:30
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 26:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 26:30
- Sermons on Genesis 26:30
Context — Isaac’s Covenant with Abimelech
28“We can plainly see that the LORD has been with you,” they replied. “We recommend that there should now be an oath between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you
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. 32On that same day, Isaac’s servants came and told him about the well they had dug. “We have found water!” they told him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 19:3 | But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. |
| 2 | Romans 12:18 | If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. |
| 3 | Hebrews 12:14 | Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. |
| 4 | Genesis 31:54 | Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain and invited his relatives to eat a meal. And after they had eaten, they spent the night on the mountain. |
| 5 | Genesis 21:8 | So the child grew and was weaned, and Abraham held a great feast on the day Isaac was weaned. |
| 6 | 1 Peter 4:9 | Show hospitality to one another without complaining. |
Genesis 26:30 Summary
[In Genesis 26:30, Isaac shows us the importance of kindness and hospitality by preparing a feast for the men who came to him. This act of generosity helped to build bridges and create a sense of unity, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Genesis 18:1-8 and Luke 22:14-20. By sharing a meal together, Isaac and the men were able to put their differences aside and start anew, which is a powerful reminder of the impact our actions can have on others. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can show similar kindness and hospitality to those around us, and how we can use everyday actions to build unity and foster peace, just as Jesus taught in Matthew 5:44.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Isaac prepare a feast for the men who came to him?
Isaac prepared a feast as a gesture of peace and friendship, showing that he was willing to put the past behind them and start anew, as seen in Genesis 26:30, similar to the way Abraham showed hospitality to the angels in Genesis 18:1-8.
What can we learn from Isaac's actions in this verse?
We can learn the importance of showing kindness and generosity to others, even if they have wronged us in the past, as Isaac did in Genesis 26:30, and as Jesus taught in Matthew 5:44.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in Genesis 26?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story, as it shows Isaac's willingness to make peace with the men who had previously contended with him over wells, as mentioned in Genesis 26:15-22, and sets the stage for the covenant they would make the next day in Genesis 26:31.
What role does food play in this verse?
The feast prepared by Isaac serves as a symbol of unity and reconciliation, highlighting the importance of sharing meals together as a way to build relationships and foster peace, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Luke 22:14-20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can show hospitality and kindness to those around me, just as Isaac did in this verse?
- How can I apply the principle of putting the past behind me and starting anew in my own relationships, as Isaac did with the men who came to him?
- What role does forgiveness play in reconciling relationships, and how can I practice forgiveness in my own life, as seen in Genesis 26:30 and other biblical accounts such as Matthew 6:14-15?
- In what ways can I use everyday actions, like sharing a meal, to build unity and foster peace in my community, as Isaac did in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 26:30
And he made them a feast,.... Made a feast like a king, for the king and his grandees; he treated them in a generous way, according to their dignity, and agreeable to his own disposition and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 26:30
Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army. Then Abimelech went to him.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 26:30
Genesis 26:30 And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.Ver. 30. And he made them a feast.] Not to mischief them thereat, as Absalom did Amnon, as Alexander did Philotas, as the great Turk doth the nobles whom he intends to strangle; but to show there was no rancour or purpose of revenge. Turk. Hist.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 26:30
Verse 30. He made them a feast] Probably on the sacrifice that was offered on the occasion of making this covenant. This was a common custom.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 26:30
30. a feast] A “feast” was partaken of by the two parties in a covenant. Cf. Genesis 31:54. Here it is an evening “drinking banquet” cf. Genesis 19:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 26:30
30. Made them a feast — Thus returning good for evil, and overcoming evil with good.
Sermons on Genesis 26:30
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Bitterness by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of bitterness in people's lives. He highlights how some individuals are constantly discontent and find fault in everything, whether |
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1 Peter 3:1 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preserving truth while showing love to both friends and enemies. He urges believers to build themselves up in their faith |
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Wrong Revival Principles - Part 3 by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prudence and caution when introducing new things into the church. He warns against being influenced by indiscreet zeal and |
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c.j. Mahaney: Faith Works in Humility by Adrian Warnock | In this sermon, CJ Mahaney introduces himself and expresses his gratitude for the support and prayers of the congregation. He emphasizes the importance of peacemaking and resolving |
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Bitterness by Harold E. Schmul | In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing his dissatisfaction with a fellow believer whom he considers a compromiser and a danger to their movement. He then discusses the d |
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The Gospel for the Days of Noah by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the current state of violence and riots happening in various places, including America. He mentions being present during the riots between |
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Anabaptist History (Day 13) the Birth of the Hutterites-Part 1 by Dean Taylor | This sermon delves into the history of the Hutterites, tracing their origins from the Moravian Anabaptists and the zeal that characterized their faith. It emphasizes the importance |