Genesis 21:29

And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for Genesis 21:29

BSB

and Abimelech asked him, "Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?"

AKJV

And Abimelech said to Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which you have set by themselves?

CPDV

Abimelech said to him, "What purpose have these seven female lambs, which you have caused to stand separately?"

ERV

And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?

NHEB

Abimelech said to Abraham, "What do these seven ewe lambs which you have set by themselves mean?"

SMT

And Abimelech will say to Abraham, What here these seven ewe lambs which thou didst set alone?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 21:29

AndAbimelechH40Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoAbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine WhatH2008AdverbmeanthesesevenH7651NounewelambsH3535Noun FemininewhichthouhastsetH5324Verbbythemselves

Commentary for Genesis 21:29

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 21:29

Summary

Abimelech inquires about separated lambs

Place

Gerar

Event

Abimelech questions the separated lambs

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC