Genesis 21:31

Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 21:31

BSB

So that place was called Beersheba, because it was there that the two of them swore an oath.

AKJV

Why he called that place Beersheba; because there they swore both of them.

CPDV

For this reason, that place was called Beersheba, because there both of them did swear.

ERV

Wherefore he called that place Beer-sheba; because there they sware both of them.

NHEB

Therefore he called that place Beersheba, because they both swore there.

SMT

For this he called that place, The well of the oath, for there they two aware.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 21:31

WhereforehecalledH7121VerbthatplaceH4725Noun Masculine Beer-shebaH884Proper Name LocationbecausetheretheyswareH7650bothofthemH8147Noun

Commentary for Genesis 21:31

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

Overview of Genesis 21:31

Summary

Location named for mutual covenant oath sworn

Place

Beersheba

Event

Place named Beersheba after oath

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC