Genesis 26 focuses on God's assurances to Isaac to be with him and to bless him, mostly while Isaac and his household are settled in the land of the Philistines ...

Those whom God blesses and favours have reason enough to forgive those that hate them, since the worst enemy they have cannot do them any real hurt.

Genesis 26:28 They answered, “We saw clearly that the LORD was with you; so we said, 'There ought to be a sworn agreement between us'—between us and you.

Genesis 26:28 - They said, 'We have seen plainly that the LORD has been with you; so we said, 'An oath must now be taken by us,' that is, by you and us.

This verse emphasizes the themes of God's sovereignty, the blessings of obedience, and the importance of mutual respect and cooperation. It also carries ...

(28, 29) Let there be now an oath.--The word literally signifies a curse. Each side uttered an imprecation, with the prayer that it might fall upon himself ...

Genesis 26:28 connects to Jesus Christ through the theme of God's presence leading to peace and reconciliation. Just as God's presence with Isaac led to peace ...

Genesis 26:28-29 They answered, “We saw clearly that the LORD was with you; so we said, 'There ought to be a sworn agreement between us'—between us and you.

Genesis 26:29 connects to Jesus Christ through the theme of reconciliation and peace. Just as God's blessing on Isaac led to peace with his former enemies, ...