Genesis 21:30

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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 21:30

BSB
He replied, "You are to accept the seven ewe lambs from my hand as my witness that I dug this well."
AKJV
And he said, For these seven ewe lambs shall you take of my hand, that they may be a witness to me, that I have dig this well.
CPDV
But he said, "You will receive seven female lambs from my hand, so that they may be a testimony for me, that I dug this well."
ERV
And he said, These seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that it may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well.
NHEB
He said, "You shall take these seven ewe lambs from my hand, that it may be a witness to me, that I have dug this well."
SMT
And he will say, For the seven ewe lambs thou shalt take from my hand, in order to be to me for a testimony that I dug this well.

Commentary for Genesis 21:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 21:30
Summary
Abraham explains lambs serve as evidence witness
Place
Gerar
Event
Abraham explains lambs as well witness
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Covenant