Genesis 21:27

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech. And they two made a covenant.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement together.

Webster's Revision

And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them to Abimelech: and both of them made a covenant.

World English Bible

Abraham took sheep and cattle, and gave them to Abimelech. Those two made a covenant.

English Revised Version (ERV)

And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and they two made a covenant.

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Clarke's Genesis 21:27 Bible Commentary

Took sheep and oxen - Some think that these were the sacrifices which were offered on the occasion, and which Abraham furnished at his own cost, and, in order to do Abimelech the greater honor, gave them to him to offer before the Lord.