Genesis 22:16

Genesis chapter 22 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and said, By myself have I sworn, saith Jehovah, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and said, By myself have I sworn, saith Jehovah, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son,

Context

v.15And the angel of Jehovah called unto Abraham a second time out of heaven,

v.16This passage

v.17that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heavens, and as the sand which is upon the sea-shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 45:23

    By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

  • Psalms 105:9

    The covenantwhich he made with Abraham, And his oath unto Isaac,

  • Luke 1:73

    The oath which he sware unto Abraham our father,

  • Genesis 12:2

    and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and be thou a blessing:

  • Amos 6:8

    The Lord Jehovah hath sworn by himself, saith Jehovah, the God of hosts: I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces; therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.

  • Hebrews 6:13

    For when God made promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he sware by himself,