Genesis 21:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Abraham said, I will swear.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Abraham said, 'I will make a promise.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Abraham agrees to make a solemn promise or oath in response to a request.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes during negotiations between Abraham and Abimelech, king of the Philistines, over a disputed well at Beersheba. In ancient Near Eastern culture, making an oath or swearing was a serious commitment, often involving calling upon God as a witness. Such agreements were considered binding and sacred.

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