Genesis 21:29
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“and Abimelech asked him, “Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?””
A short, plain-language explanation of Genesis 21:29 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“and Abimelech asked him, “Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Abimelech saith unto Abraham, `What <FI>are<Fi> they--these seven lambs which thou hast set by themselves?'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 21:29 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 33:8“What do you mean by sending this whole company to meet me?” asked Esau. “To find favor in your sight, my lord,” Jacob answered.
- Exodus 12:26When your children ask you, ‘What does this service mean to you?’
- 1 Samuel 15:14But Samuel replied, “Then what is this bleating of sheep and lowing of cattle that I hear?”
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