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Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son`s son. But according to the kindness that I have done to you, you shall do to me, and to the land in which you have sojourned."
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A Testimony of Blessing
Abimelech, a powerful king, sought a treaty with Abraham because he recognized that "God was with him" (v. 22). Commentators explain that Abraham's growing prosperity and God's evident protection were a powerful witness. This shows that a life of faith can have a tangible impact, leading even powerful outsiders to acknowledge God's hand and seek peace.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
מלל mı̂lēl “speak,” an ancient and therefore solemn and poetical word.
חמת chêmet “bottle,…
19th Century
Anglican
Nor with my son, nor with my son’s son. —The words are not those commonly used for son and grandson, but a Hebrew phrase …
16th Century
Protestant
That thou wilt not deal falsely with me. Literally, it is, ‘If you lie;’ for among the Hebrews, a defective form of speech is common in ta…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now therefore swear unto me here by God By the true and living God, by whom only an oath is to be taken, who was Abr…
Abimelech felt sure that the promises of God would be fulfilled to Abraham. It is wise to connect ourselves with those who are blessed by God, and …