Genesis 26:31

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 26

“And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.”Genesis 26:31

What Does Genesis 26:31 Mean?

Genesis 26:31 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 31 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (14)

These passages are connected to Genesis 26:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Genesis 21:31“Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them.”Genesis 25:33“And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.”Genesis 31:44“Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.”1 Samuel 20:16“So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David’s enemies.”1 Samuel 30:15“And David said to him, Canst thou bring me down to this company? And he said, Swear unto me by God, that thou wilt neither kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee down to this company.”Hebrews 6:16“For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.”Genesis 14:22“And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,”Genesis 19:2“And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.”Genesis 21:14“And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.”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.”Genesis 22:3“And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.”Genesis 31:55“And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.”1 Samuel 14:24“And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.”1 Samuel 20:3“And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death.”

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