Genesis 26:28
What does Genesis 26:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 26:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they said, We saw plainly that Jehovah was with thee: and we said, Let there now be an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee,
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they said, We saw certainly that the Lord was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they said, We saw plainly that Jehovah was with thee: and we said, Let there now be an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they said, We saw clearly that the Lord was with you: so we said, Let there be an oath between us and you, and let us make an agreement with you;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And they say, `We have certainly seen that Jehovah hath been with thee, and we say, `Let there be, we pray thee, an oath between us, between us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they answered: We saw that the Lord is with thee, and therefore we said: Let there be an oath between us, and let us make a covenant,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they said, We saw certainly that Jehovah is with thee; and we said, Let there be then an oath between us — between us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee,
Context
v.27And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore are ye come unto me, seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you?
v.28This passage
v.29that thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of Jehovah.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Chronicles 1:1
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Jehovah his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
- 1 Corinthians 14:25
the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.
- Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?
- Hebrews 6:16
For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
- Genesis 31:49
and Mizpah, for he said, Jehovah watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.
- Genesis 21:22
And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:
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