Genesis 26:31
Genesis 26:31 in Multiple Translations
And 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.
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.
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.
And early in the morning they took an oath one to the other: then Isaac sent them away and they went on their way in peace.
and got up early in the morning and they each swore oaths to one other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left in peace.
And they rose vp betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: then Izhak let them go, and they departed from him in peace.
and rise early in the morning, and swear one to another, and Isaac sendeth them away, and they go from him in peace.
They rose up some time in the morning, and swore an oath to one another. Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
And they rose betimes in the morning, and swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
Arising in the morning, they swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away peaceably to their own home.
Early the next morning they all ◄swore/solemnly promised► each other that they would do what they had promised. Then Isaac sent them home peacefully.
Early the next morning, they got up, and Isaac and Abimelek made strong promises to each other. They said, “I promise that I will never hurt you or your people.” So Isaac and Abimelek both felt happy and quiet inside themselves. Then Isaac said goodbye to Abimelek and the other 2 men, and they left to go back to their home country.
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Genesis 26:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּשְׁכִּ֣ימוּ
בַ/בֹּ֔קֶר
וַ/יִּשָּׁבְע֖וּ
אִ֣ישׁ
לְ/אָחִ֑י/ו
וַ/יְשַׁלְּחֵ֣/ם
יִצְחָ֔ק
וַ/יֵּלְכ֥וּ
מֵ/אִתּ֖/וֹ
בְּ/שָׁלֽוֹם
וַ/יַּשְׁכִּ֣ימוּ
shâkam
H7925
to rise
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
בַ/בֹּ֔קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
וַ/יִּשָּׁבְע֖וּ
shâbaʻ
H7650
to swear
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
לְ/אָחִ֑י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וַ/יְשַׁלְּחֵ֣/ם
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
יִצְחָ֔ק
Yitschâq
H3327
Isaac
N-proper
וַ/יֵּלְכ֥וּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מֵ/אִתּ֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep | Suff
בְּ/שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 26:31
וַ/יַּשְׁכִּ֣ימוּ
shâkam
H7925
"to rise"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to rise or start early, like loading up a burden. It is used in Genesis to describe early morning activities.
Definition: 1) to rise or start early 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to rise early, make an early start 1a2) early (as adverb)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (arise, be up, get (oneself) up, rise up) early (betimes), morning. See also: Genesis 19:2; 1 Samuel 15:12; Psalms 127:2.
בַ/בֹּ֔קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
וַ/יִּשָּׁבְע֖וּ
shâbaʻ
H7650
"to swear"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to swear an oath, like making a promise or vow. In the Bible, it is used when someone is making a serious promise, often with God as a witness. The KJV translates it as adjure or take an oath.
Definition: 1) to swear, adjure 1a) (Qal) sworn (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to swear, take an oath 1b2) to swear (of Jehovah by Himself) 1b3) to curse 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to take an oath 1c2) to adjure
Usage: Occurs in 175 OT verses. KJV: adjure, charge (by an oath, with an oath), feed to the full (by mistake for H7646 (שָׂבַע)), take an oath, [idiom] straitly, (cause to, make to) swear. See also: Genesis 21:23; Judges 21:18; Psalms 15:4.
אִ֣ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
לְ/אָחִ֑י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
וַ/יְשַׁלְּחֵ֣/ם
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
יִצְחָ֔ק
Yitschâq
H3327
"Isaac"
N-proper
Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, means 'he laughs' and is the father of Esau and Israel. He is first mentioned in Genesis 17:19. Isaac is a key figure in the Bible, playing a role in the patriarchal stories.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.17.19; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Sarah (H8283); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); married to Rebekah (H7259); father of: Esau (H6215) and Israel (H3478) § Isaac = "he laughs" son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Isaac. Compare H3446 (יִשְׂחָק). See also: Genesis 17:19; Genesis 27:30; 2 Chronicles 30:6.
וַ/יֵּלְכ֥וּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
מֵ/אִתּ֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
בְּ/שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
Study Notes — Genesis 26:31
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- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 26:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 26:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 26:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 26:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 26:31
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 26:31
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 26:31
- Sermons on Genesis 26:31
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.
32On that same day, Isaac’s servants came and told him about the well they had dug. “We have found water!” they told him. 33So he called it Shibah, and to this day the name of the city is Beersheba.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 20:16–17 | So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself. |
| 2 | Hebrews 6:16 | Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument. |
| 3 | Genesis 25:33 | “Swear to me first,” Jacob said. So Esau swore to Jacob and sold him the birthright. |
| 4 | Genesis 31:44 | Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.” |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 30:15 | “Will you lead me to these raiders?” David asked. And the man replied, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or deliver me into the hand of my master, and I will lead you to them.” |
| 6 | Genesis 21:31–32 | So that place was called Beersheba, because it was there that the two of them swore an oath. After they had made the covenant at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army got up and returned to the land of the Philistines. |
| 7 | Genesis 31:55 | Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home. |
| 8 | Genesis 19:2 | and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” |
| 9 | Genesis 22:3 | So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. |
| 10 | Genesis 14:22 | But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, |
Genesis 26:31 Summary
[Genesis 26:31 shows us that Isaac and the others made a promise to each other to be at peace, which is a great example for us to follow in our own lives, just like Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:9 that peacemakers are blessed. By choosing to forgive and seek peace, we can experience the blessing of God, as Isaac did. This verse reminds us that peace is a choice we can make every day, and it's an important part of living a life that honors God, as seen in Romans 12:18, where we're instructed to live at peace with everyone if possible.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Isaac and the others swearing an oath to each other in Genesis 26:31?
The oath signifies a commitment to peace and a promise not to harm one another, as seen in the context of Genesis 26:29, where they had previously agreed to not harm each other but instead do good and send each other on their way in peace, similar to the instruction in Romans 12:18 to live at peace with everyone.
Why did Isaac send them on their way in peace after they swore the oath?
Isaac sent them on their way in peace as a demonstration of his trust in God's blessing, as mentioned in Genesis 26:29, and to show that he valued the peace they had established, much like the value Jesus places on peace in Matthew 5:9, where He calls peacemakers blessed.
What can we learn from Isaac's actions in this verse about conflict resolution?
We can learn that resolving conflicts often involves making a conscious effort to let go of past grievances and to seek peace, as Isaac did, and as encouraged in Matthew 6:14-15, where forgiving others is linked to being forgiven by God.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Genesis?
This verse contributes to the theme of God's promise and blessing, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3, where God promises to bless Abraham and his descendants, and here, Isaac, as a descendant, experiences peace and blessing, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promises.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek peace and let go of past grievances, just like Isaac?
- How can I, like Isaac, demonstrate trust in God's blessing and sovereignty in my relationships and conflicts?
- In what ways can I be a peacemaker in my community, following the example of Isaac and the teachings of Jesus?
- What does it mean for me to 'send someone on their way in peace,' and how can I apply this principle in my daily interactions?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 26:31
And they rose up betimes in the morning,.... Abimelech and his friends, in order to return home, and Isaac to take his leave of them, and both to make the covenant between them in form, and confirm
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 26:31
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 26:31
They rose up betimes; partly for the despatch of their journey and business, and partly because then their minds were most vigorous, and sober, and fit to perform so sacred an action as an oath was.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 26:31
Genesis 26:31 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.Ver. 31. And they rose up betimes, &c,] The proverb is, De sero convivium, de mane consilium. It was the Persians’ barbarous manner, in the midst of their cups, to advise of their weightiest affairs, as Pererius here noteth: Ardua negotia, praesertim in quibus iuramentum intervenit, ieiuno stomacho suscipi peragique debent, saith Piscator. Weighty businesses are best despatched fasting.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 26:31
Verse 31. They rose up betimes] Early rising was general among the primitive inhabitants of the world, and this was one cause which contributed greatly to their health and longevity.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 26:31
31. betimes] More often rendered “early”; cf. 2 Chronicles 36:15. The etymology of the Old English word is “by time,” i.e. “in good time.” See Psalms 5:3 (P.B.V.). sware] Cf. on Genesis 21:31.
Sermons on Genesis 26:31
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Genesis 26:1-35 by John Calvin | John Calvin preaches about the trials and blessings experienced by Isaac, highlighting how God's faithfulness sustains His servants through famine, divine guidance, and conflicts w |
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Apostasy in the Church by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of apostasy and its origin. He emphasizes that faith cannot be blind and that it is based on knowledge and understanding of the wo |
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Our Anchor Within the Veil by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having an anchor in life. He shares his personal experience of being converted and how his priorities shifted from sports |
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Heaven: Its Hope by D.L. Moody | The preacher delves into the concept of hostility, describing it as a word spoken against or defiance against authority, often involving strife and enmity. The term 'antilogia' is |
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Ideals and Realities by G.H. Lang | G.H. Lang preaches about the importance of understanding the conditional nature of God's covenants with His people, emphasizing that while God's promises are sure in His purpose an |
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Gathered to His People by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the life and legacy of Abraham, emphasizing his profound faith and the virtues that stemmed from it, such as courage, knowledge, self-control, patience, godl |
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Three More Twisted Jewish Sayings Refuted by Timothy Tow | Timothy Tow preaches on the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5:33-48, where Jesus refutes twisted Jewish sayings regarding oath-taking, honoring parents, revenge, and love for enemies |