Genesis 21:28
And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.
Genesis 21:28 in other translations
| BSB | Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock, |
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| WEB | Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. |
| ASV | And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. |
| YLT | and Abraham setteth seven Lambs of the flock by themselves. |
| DARBY | And Abraham set seven ewe-lambs of the flock by themselves. |
| BBE | And Abraham put seven young lambs of the flock on one side by themselves. |
| Webster | And Abraham set seven ewe-lambs of the flock by themselves. |
What does Genesis 21:28 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 21:25-31
25-31. And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well--Wells were of great importance to a pastoral chief and on the successful operation of sinking a new one, the owner was solemnly informed in person. If, however, they were allowed to get out of repair, the restorer acquired a right to them. In unoccupied lands the possession of wells gave a right of property in the land, and dread of this had caused the offense…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Genesis 21:22-34
Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed of God; and we ought to requite kindness to those who have been kind to us. Wells of water are scarce and valuable in eastern countries. Abraham took care to have his title to the well allowed, to prevent disputes in future. No more can be expected from an honest man than that he be…
Genesis 21:28 in the original Hebrew
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Context
- Genesis 21:27
And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.
- Genesis 21:28
And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.
- Genesis 21:29
And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?
Genesis 21:28 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y puso Abraham siete corderas del rebaño aparte. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et Abraham mit à part sept jeunes brebis du troupeau; |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und Abraham stellte sieben junge Schafe der Herde besonders. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et statuit Abraham septem agnas gregis seorsum. |