Abraham said, “I will swear.”
Parallel translations
- KJV And Abraham said, I will swear.
- BSB And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”
- NKJV And Abraham said, “I will swear.”
- NASB Abraham said, “I swear it.”
- NLT Abraham replied, “Yes, I swear to it!”
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Quick answer
Abraham agrees to swear the oath. He commits to dealing honestly with Abimelech.
Overview
Abraham's simple consent signals his willingness to bind himself to truthful, faithful conduct, a marked contrast to his earlier deception. The oath establishes a relationship of trust between him and Abimelech. Abraham's readiness to give his word in integrity models the honest dealing to which God calls His people in their relationships with others.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Rom 12:18If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
- Gen 14:13One who had escaped came and told Abram, the Hebrew. At that time, he lived by the oaks of Mamre, the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner; and they were allies of Abram.
- Heb 6:16For men indeed swear by a greater one, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
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From the first promise that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent (3:15), through Abraham's blessing to all nations and Judah's coming ruler, Genesis sows every seed that flowers in Christ — the true offspring, the better Adam, the ram caught for Isaac.
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