King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And 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;
Complete Jewish Bible:
They answered, "We saw very clearly that ADONAI has been with you; so we said, 'Let there be an oath between us: let's make a pact between ourselves and you
Berean Standard Bible:
“We can plainly see that the LORD has been with you,” they replied. “We recommend that there should now be an oath between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you
American Standard Version:
And 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 with Strong’s Numbers:
And they said{H559}, We saw{H7200} certainly{H7200} that the LORD{H3068} was with thee: and we said{H559}, Let there be now an oath{H423} betwixt{H996} us, even betwixt{H996} us and thee, and let us make{H3772} a covenant{H1285} with thee;
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 21:22
- ¶ And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God [is] with thee in all that thou doest:
Genesis 21:23
- Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son: [but] according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned.
Isaiah 61:9
- And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they [are] the seed [which] the LORD hath blessed.
Isaiah 45:14
- Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, [saying], Surely God [is] in thee; and [there is] none else, [there is] no God.
Joshua 3:7
- ¶ And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee.
Genesis 21:31
- Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them.
Genesis 21:32
- Thus they made a covenant at Beersheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.
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Commentary for Genesis 26:28
**Themes:**
- Divine Presence: The verse acknowledges the recognition by the Philistines that God's presence is with Isaac, indicating that his prosperity and success are not merely by his own merit but are divinely ordained.
- Peaceful Coexistence: The Philistines' proposal for an oath and a covenant suggests a desire for peace and mutual non-aggression, recognizing the benefits of a harmonious relationship rather than conflict.
- Blessing and Fear: Isaac's visible blessings (likely wealth and well-being) provoke a response from the Philistines that combines reverence and self-interest, leading them to seek a formal alliance.
**Historical Context:**
Genesis 26:28 is set within the narrative of Isaac's life, specifically during his time in the land of the Philistines, in Gerar. This verse follows a series of events where Isaac, like his father Abraham, encounters the Philistine king Abimelech. Despite initial tensions and misunderstandings, including the issue of wells and questions of loyalty and allegiance, Isaac has managed to thrive agriculturally and economically in the region.
The historical context reflects the common ancient Near Eastern practice of making covenants or treaties to secure peace and define relationships between different groups or nations. Such covenants were often solemnized by oaths and sacrifices, and they stipulated mutual obligations and benefits.
Isaac's experiences mirror those of his father, Abraham, who also had encounters with Abimelech (Genesis 21) and made a covenant with him (Genesis 21:22-32). This repetition of themes across generations underscores the patriarchal narratives' emphasis on God's faithfulness and the importance of maintaining peaceful relations with neighbors, despite the challenges of living among different peoples.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H7200
There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָאָה
Transliteration: râʼâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H423
There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָלָה
Transliteration: ʼâlâh
Pronunciation: aw-law'
Description: from אָלָה; an imprecation; curse, cursing, execration, oath, swearing. - Strong's Number: H996
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּין
Transliteration: bêyn
Pronunciation: bane
Description: (sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly, the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from בִּין; a distinction; but used only as a preposition,; between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or; among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. - Strong's Number: H3772
There are 280 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּרַת
Transliteration: kârath
Pronunciation: kaw-rath'
Description: a primitive root; to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh and passing between the pieces); be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want. - Strong's Number: H1285
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּרִית
Transliteration: bᵉrîyth
Pronunciation: ber-eeth'
Description: from בָּרָה (in the sense of cutting (like בָּרָא)); a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh); confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league.