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Genesis 21:24
Genesis 21:24 is verse 24 of Genesis chapter 21, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”
King James Version
And Abraham said, I will swear.
World English Bible
Abraham said, “I will swear.”
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Genesis 21:22–26 · Berean Standard Bible
22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do.
23 Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.”
24 And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”
25 But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,
26 Abimelech replied, “I do not know who has done this. You did not tell me, so I have not heard about it until today.”
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Genesis 14:13Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.
Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Hebrews 6:16Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.