1 And Jehovah visited Sarah as he had said, and Jehovah did unto Sarah as he had spoken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- visited H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- Sarah H8283 (שָׂרָה) — Sarah, Abraham's wife
- as he had said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto Sarah H8283 (שָׂרָה) — Sarah, Abraham's wife
- as he had spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
2 And Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For Sarah H8283 (שָׂרָה) — Sarah, Abraham's wife
- conceived H2029 (הָרָה) — to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively)
- and bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- in his old age H2208 (זָקֻן) — old age
- at the set time H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
- of which God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- had spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
3 And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- that was born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- unto him, whom Sarah H8283 (שָׂרָה) — Sarah, Abraham's wife
- bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- to him, Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
4 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- circumcised H4135 (מוּל) — to cut short, i.e. curtail (specifically the prepuce, i.e. to circumcise); by implication, to blunt; figuratively, to destroy
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- being eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- as God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- had commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
5 And Abraham was a hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- was an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- when his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- was born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
6 And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh; every one that heareth will laugh with me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Sarah H8283 (שָׂרָה) — Sarah, Abraham's wife
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- me to laugh H6712 (צְחֹק) — laughter (in pleasure or derision)
- all that hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- will laugh H6711 (צָחַק) — to laugh outright (in merriment or scorn); by implication, to sport
7 And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should give children suck? for I have borne him a son in his old age.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Who would have said H4448 (מָלַל) — to speak (mostly poetical) or say
- unto Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- that Sarah H8283 (שָׂרָה) — Sarah, Abraham's wife
- should have given children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- suck H3243 (יָנַק) — to suck; causatively, to give milk
- for I have born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- in his old age H2208 (זָקֻן) — old age
8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the child H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- grew H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- and was weaned H1580 (גָּמַל) — to treat a person (well or ill), i.e. benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e. (specifically) to wean
- and Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- feast H4960 (מִשְׁתֶּה) — drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- was weaned H1580 (גָּמַל) — to treat a person (well or ill), i.e. benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e. (specifically) to wean
9 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne unto Abraham, mocking.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Sarah H8283 (שָׂרָה) — Sarah, Abraham's wife
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Hagar H1904 (הָגָר) — Hagar, the mother of Ishmael
- the Egyptian H4713 (מִצְרִי) — a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim
- which she had born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- unto Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- mocking H6711 (צָחַק) — to laugh outright (in merriment or scorn); by implication, to sport
10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this handmaid and her son: for the son of this handmaid shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- Cast out H1644 (גָּרַשׁ) — to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce
- this bondwoman H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- and her son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- for the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of this bondwoman H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- shall not be heir H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- with my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- with Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
11 And the thing was very grievous in Abraham’s sight on account of his son.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- was very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- grievous H3415 (יָרַע) — properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear
- in Abraham’s H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- because H182 (אוֹדוֹת) — turnings (i.e. occasions); (adverb) on account of
- of his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
12 And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy handmaid; in all that Sarah saith unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- Let it not be grievous H3415 (יָרַע) — properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear
- in thy sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- because of the lad H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- and because of thy bondwoman H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- in all that Sarah H8283 (שָׂרָה) — Sarah, Abraham's wife
- hath said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto thee, hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto her voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- for in Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- shall thy seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- be called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
13 And also of the son of the handmaid will I make a nation, because he is thy seed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And also of the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the bondwoman H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- will I make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- thy seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
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 gave her the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beer-sheba.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- rose up early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- and a bottle H2573 (חֵמֶת) — a skin bottle (as tied up)
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto Hagar H1904 (הָגָר) — Hagar, the mother of Ishmael
- putting H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- on her shoulder H7926 (שְׁכֶם) — the neck (between the shoulders) as the place of burdens; figuratively, the spur of a hill
- and the child H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- and sent her away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and she departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and wandered H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- of Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
15 And the water in the bottle was spent, and she cast the child under one of the shrubs.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- was spent H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- in H4480 (מִן) — properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
- the bottle H2573 (חֵמֶת) — a skin bottle (as tied up)
- and she cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- the child H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- under one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the shrubs H7880 (שִׂיחַ) — a shoot (as if uttered or put forth), i.e. (generally) shrubbery
16 And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bowshot: for she said, Let me not look upon the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lifted up her voice, and wept.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and sat her down H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- over against H5048 (נֶגֶד) — a front, i.e. part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
- a good way off H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- as it were a bowshot H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- as it were a bowshot H2909 (טָחָה) — to stretch a bow, as an archer
- for she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let me not see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- of the child H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- And she sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- and lift up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- her voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
17 And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the lad H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- and the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- to Hagar H1904 (הָגָר) — Hagar, the mother of Ishmael
- out of heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar H1904 (הָגָר) — Hagar, the mother of Ishmael
- fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not; for God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
18 Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thy hand; for I will make him a great nation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- lift up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- the lad H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- and hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- him in thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- for I will make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- him a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
19 And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- opened H6491 (פָּקַח) — to open (the senses, especially the eyes); figuratively, to be observant
- her eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and she saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- a well H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and she went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and filled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- the bottle H2573 (חֵמֶת) — a skin bottle (as tied up)
- with water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and gave H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
- the lad H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- drink H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
20 And God was with the lad, and he grew; and he dwelt in the wilderness, and became, as he grew up, an archer.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- was with the lad H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- and he grew H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- and dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and became an archer H7199 (קַשָּׁת) — a bowman
- and became an archer H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
21 And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- of Paran H6290 (פָּארָן) — Paran, a desert of Arabia
- and his mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- him a wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- that Abimelech H40 (אֲבִימֶלֶךְ) — Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites
- and Phichol H6369 (פִּיכֹל) — Picol, a Philistine
- the chief captain H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of his army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- with thee in all that thou doest H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore swear H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto me here H2008 (הֵנָּה) — hither or thither (but used both of place and time)
- by God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- that thou wilt not deal falsely H8266 (שָׁקַר) — to cheat, i.e. be untrue (usually in words)
- with me, nor with my son H5209 (נִין) — progeny
- nor with my son’s son H5220 (נֶכֶד) — offspring
- according to the kindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- that I have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto thee, thou shalt do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto me, and to the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- wherein thou hast sojourned H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
24 And Abraham said, I will swear.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will swear H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
25 And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of the well of water, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- reproved H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- Abimelech H40 (אֲבִימֶלֶךְ) — Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites
- because H182 (אוֹדוֹת) — turnings (i.e. occasions); (adverb) on account of
- of a well H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- which Abimelech’s H40 (אֲבִימֶלֶךְ) — Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites
- servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- had violently taken away H1497 (גָּזַל) — to pluck off; specifically to flay, strip or rob
26 And Abimelech said, I know not who hath done this thing: neither didst thou tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but to-day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abimelech H40 (אֲבִימֶלֶךְ) — Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I wot H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not who hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- neither H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- didst thou tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- me, neither H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- yet heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- but H1115 (בִּלְתִּי) — properly, a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until,…
- to day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
27 And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and they two made a covenant.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- and oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them unto Abimelech H40 (אֲבִימֶלֶךְ) — Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites
- and both of them H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- made H3772 (כָּרַת) — 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 a…
- a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
28 And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- set H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- ewe lambs H3535 (כִּבְשָׂה) — a ewe
- of the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
29 And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abimelech H40 (אֲבִימֶלֶךְ) — Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- What H2008 (הֵנָּה) — hither or thither (but used both of place and time)
- these seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- ewe lambs H3535 (כִּבְשָׂה) — a ewe
- which thou hast set H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
30 And he said, These seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that it may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- ewe lambs H3535 (כִּבְשָׂה) — a ewe
- shalt thou take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- of my hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- that H5668 (עָבוּר) — properly, crossed, i.e. (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that
- they may be a witness H5713 (עֵדָה) — testimony
- unto me, that I have digged H2658 (חָפַר) — properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
- this well H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
31 Wherefore he called that place Beer-sheba; because there they sware both of them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore he called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- that place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
- because there they sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- both of them H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
32 So they made a covenant at Beer-sheba: and Abimelech rose up, and Phicol the captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus they made H3772 (כָּרַת) — 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 a…
- a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- at Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
- then Abimelech H40 (אֲבִימֶלֶךְ) — Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites
- rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and Phichol H6369 (פִּיכֹל) — Picol, a Philistine
- the chief captain H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of his army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- and they returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- into the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
33 And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of Jehovah, the Everlasting God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- planted H5193 (נָטַע) — properly, to strike in, i.e. fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
- a grove H815 (אֵשֶׁל) — a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind
- in Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- there on the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the everlasting H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
34 And Abraham sojourned in the land of the Philistines many days.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- sojourned H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
- in the Philistines’ H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…