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Genesis 21:28-30

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

28. And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. 29. And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What [mean] these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? 30. And he said, For [these] seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well.

Genesis 21:28-30 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 21:28

Theological / Devotional

Seven ewe lambs. These lambs were not used in connection with the ratification of the covenant. They were either a good-will gift, or payment for the well, which, although dug by Abraham, was apparently on Abimelech’s territory. Abimelech’s acceptance of the lambs was to “be a witness” (v. 30) to Abraham’s rights at the well in question.

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