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And now you are blessed by the LORD.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/genesis/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> Swear that you will not harm us, just as we have never troubled you. We have always treated you well, and we sent you away from us in peace. And now look how the LORD has blessed you!” <a href="/esv/genesis/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and have done to you nothing but good and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of the LORD.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only good to you, sending you on your way in peace. And now you are blessed by the LORD.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/26.htm">King James Bible</a> That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/26.htm">New King James Version</a> that you will do us no harm, since we have not touched you, and since we have done nothing to you but good and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of the LORD.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and have done to you nothing but good, and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of the LORD.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and have done to you nothing but good and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of the LORD.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and have done to you nothing but good, and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of the LORD.’” <a href="/lsb/genesis/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and have done to you nothing but good and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of Yahweh.’” <a href="/amp/genesis/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> that you will not harm us, just as we have not touched you and have done nothing but good to you and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed and favored of the LORD!’” <a href="/csb/genesis/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only what was good to you, sending you away in peace. You are now blessed by the LORD.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have only done what was good to you, sending you away in peace. You are now blessed by the LORD.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> that thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of Jehovah. <a href="/cev/genesis/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> not to harm each other. Remember, we have never hurt you, and when we sent you away, we let you go in peace. The LORD has truly blessed you." <a href="/erv/genesis/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> that thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. <a href="/gwt/genesis/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> that you will not harm us, since we have not touched you. We have done only good to you and let you go in peace. Now you are blessed by the LORD." <a href="/gnt/genesis/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> that you will not harm us, just as we did not harm you. We were kind to you and let you go peacefully. Now it is clear that the LORD has blessed you." <a href="/isv/genesis/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> by which you'll agree not to do us any harm, just as we haven't harmed you, since we've done nothing but good for you after we sent you away in peace. As a result, you've been tremendously blessed by the LORD." <a href="/msb/genesis/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only good to you, sending you on your way in peace. And now you are blessed by the LORD.? <a href="/net/genesis/26.htm">NET Bible</a> so that you will not do us any harm, just as we have not harmed you, but have always treated you well before sending you away in peace. Now you are blessed by the LORD." <a href="/nheb/genesis/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that you will do us no harm, as we have not touched you, and as we have done to you nothing but good, and have sent you away in peace.' You are now the blessed of God." <a href="/wbt/genesis/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done to thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. <a href="/web/genesis/26.htm">World English Bible</a> that you will do us no harm, as we have not touched you, and as we have done to you nothing but good, and have sent you away in peace.’ You are now the blessed of Yahweh.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> do no evil with us, as we have not touched you, and as we have only done good with you, and send you away in peace; you [are] now blessed of YHWH.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> do not evil with us, as we have not touched thee, and as we have only done good with thee, and send thee away in peace; thou art now blessed of Jehovah.' <a href="/slt/genesis/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Wilt thou do evil to us as that we touched thee not, as that we did to thee only good, and we sent thee away in peace, thou now art praised of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That thou do us no harm, as we on our part have touched nothing of thine, nor have done any thing to hurt thee: but with peace have sent thee away increased with the blessing of the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that you may not do us any kind of harm, just as we have touched nothing of yours, and have not caused any injury to you, but with peace we released you, augmented by the blessing of the Lord.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/26.htm">New American Bible</a> you shall do no harm to us, just as we have not maltreated you, but have always acted kindly toward you and have let you depart in peace. So now, may you be blessed by the LORD!” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> so that you will do us no harm, just as we have not touched you and have done to you nothing but good and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of the LORD.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> That you will do us no evil, just as we have not hurt you, and as we have done nothing but good to you, and have sent you away in peace; you are now the blessed of the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> That you will not do evil to us, just as we have not harmed you, and just as we have done right to you, and we sent you in peace. You are now blessed of LORD JEHOVAH.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> that thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace; thou art now the blessed of the LORD.' <a href="/sep/genesis/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> that thou shalt do no wrong by us, as we have not abhorred thee, and according as we have treated thee well, and have sent thee forth peaceably; and now thou art blessed of the Lord. <a href="/parallel/genesis/26-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=6262" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/26.htm">Isaac's Covenant with Abimelech</a> …28“We can plainly see that the LORD has been with you,” they replied. “We recommend that there should now be an oath between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you 29<a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">that you will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·ʿă·śēh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">harm</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">we have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: nə·ḡa·‘ă·nū·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cp:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">harmed you</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: wə·ḵa·’ă·šer (Conj-w, Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·nū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">have done</a> <a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq- (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">only</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">good</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">to you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wan·nə·šal·lê·ḥă·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-1cp:: 2ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sending you on your way</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: bə·šā·lō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">in peace.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">And now</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bə·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-msc) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">are blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">by the LORD.”</a> 30So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Genesis 21:23</a> Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.” <a href="/genesis/31-44.htm">Genesis 31:44-54</a> Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.” / So Jacob picked out a stone and set it up as a pillar, / and he said to his relatives, “Gather some stones.” So they took stones and made a mound, and there by the mound they ate. ... <a href="/exodus/23-32.htm">Exodus 23:32</a> You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods. <a href="/joshua/9-15.htm">Joshua 9:15</a> And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them. <a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14-17</a> And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, / and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.” / So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/24-21.htm">1 Samuel 24:21-22</a> So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.” / So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. <a href="/2_samuel/21-2.htm">2 Samuel 21:2</a> At this, David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not Israelites, but a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but in his zeal for Israel and Judah, Saul had sought to kill them.) <a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12</a> And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty. <a href="/2_kings/11-4.htm">2 Kings 11:4</a> Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards, and had them brought into the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son <a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Psalm 15:4</a> who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, <a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a> When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. <a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15-16</a> He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. <a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a> Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That you will do us no hurt, as we have not touched you, and as we have done to you nothing but good, and have sent you away in peace: you are now the blessed of the LORD.That thou wilt.<a href="/genesis/26-11.htm">Genesis 26:11,14,15</a> And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death… the blessed.<a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12</a> Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a> And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:<a href="/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22</a> And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/6-3.htm">Always</a> <a href="/genesis/26-24.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/26-24.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/genesis/19-19.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/genesis/25-32.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/25-26.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/genesis/4-23.htm">Hurt</a> <a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Molest</a> <a href="/genesis/24-21.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/genesis/24-16.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/genesis/24-58.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/genesis/21-12.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/19-9.htm">Always</a> <a href="/genesis/27-23.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/27-4.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/31-7.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/genesis/28-8.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/genesis/27-4.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/27-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/31-7.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/genesis/31-7.htm">Hurt</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-33.htm">Molest</a> <a href="/genesis/26-31.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/genesis/27-22.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/genesis/34-31.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/genesis/28-22.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/genesis/39-9.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 26</div>1. <a href="/genesis/26-1.htm">Isaac, because of famine, sojourns in Gerar, and the Lord blesses him.</a> 7. <a href="/genesis/26-7.htm">He is reproved by Abimelech for denying his wife.</a> 12. <a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">He grows rich, and the Philistines envy his prosperity.</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">He digs wells.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/26-23.htm">God appears to him at Beersheba, and blesses him; </a> 26. <a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">and Abimelech makes a covenant with him.</a> 34. <a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Esau's wives.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>that you will not harm us This phrase reflects a common practice in ancient Near Eastern treaties where mutual non-aggression pacts were established. The Philistines, represented by Abimelech, seek assurance from Isaac that he will not retaliate against them. This reflects the fear and respect they have for Isaac's growing power and wealth, which they attribute to divine favor. The request for non-harm is a recognition of Isaac's potential for influence and strength, similar to the covenants made with Abraham (<a href="/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22-24</a>).just as we have not harmed you The Philistines claim they have not harmed Isaac, which is a diplomatic way of smoothing over past tensions, such as the earlier disputes over wells (<a href="/genesis/26-15.htm">Genesis 26:15-22</a>). This statement may not fully align with previous actions, but it serves to establish a basis for peace. It highlights the importance of reconciliation and forgiveness, themes prevalent throughout Scripture (<a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>).but have done only good to you This assertion of goodwill is part of the negotiation strategy, emphasizing the positive aspects of their interactions. While the Philistines had previously filled Isaac's wells with dirt, they now focus on the peaceful resolution of conflicts. This reflects a broader biblical principle of seeking peace and pursuing it (<a href="/psalms/34-14.htm">Psalm 34:14</a>).sending you on your way in peace The act of sending someone away in peace was a formal gesture of goodwill and reconciliation. It signifies the end of hostilities and the beginning of a peaceful relationship. This mirrors the biblical theme of peace as a fruit of righteousness and a gift from God (<a href="/james/3-18.htm">James 3:18</a>, <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>).And now you are blessed by the LORD.” The acknowledgment of Isaac's blessing by the LORD underscores the recognition of God's hand in his prosperity. This blessing is a continuation of the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised to bless Abraham and his descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>). It also foreshadows the ultimate blessing through Jesus Christ, a descendant of Isaac, who brings salvation to all nations (<a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Galatians 3:14</a>). The Philistines' recognition of this blessing highlights the theme of God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a> The son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is the central figure in this chapter. He is living in the land of the Philistines and is experiencing God's blessings. 2. <a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a> The king of the Philistines who interacts with Isaac. He seeks a peace treaty with Isaac after recognizing God's favor upon him. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> The people living in the region where Isaac sojourns. They initially show hostility by stopping up the wells Isaac's father had dug. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gerar.htm">Gerar</a> The place where Isaac settles and experiences both conflict and eventual peace with the Philistines. 5. <a href="/topical/p/peace_treaty.htm">Peace Treaty</a> The event where Abimelech seeks a covenant of peace with Isaac, acknowledging God's blessing on Isaac.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_peaceful_relations.htm">The Importance of Peaceful Relations</a> Isaac's account emphasizes the value of living peacefully with others, even when there is potential for conflict. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers in our communities. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_blessings.htm">Recognizing God's Blessings</a> Abimelech's acknowledgment of God's blessing on Isaac serves as a reminder to recognize and give credit to God for the blessings in our lives. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_hostility_with_goodness.htm">Responding to Hostility with Goodness</a> Despite the Philistines' initial hostility, Isaac responds with integrity and goodness, which eventually leads to peace. This teaches us to respond to adversity with Christ-like character. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_presence.htm">The Power of God's Presence</a> The presence of God in Isaac's life is evident to those around him, leading to respect and peace. Our lives should similarly reflect God's presence to others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 26</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_impulse_control.htm">What does the Bible say about impulse control?</a> <a href="/q/can_patience_fulfill_its_purpose.htm">What does 'bearing with one another' mean?</a> <a href="/q/should_christians_engage_in_pranks.htm">Should Christians engage in pranks?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_holiness,_sanctification.htm">How can I find hope in times of despair?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - That thou wilt do us no hurt, - literally, if thou wilt do us evil (sc. thy curse come upon thee!); the force being to negative in the strongest way possible any intention of injury (cf. <a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Genesis 21:23</a>) - as we have not touched thee, - i.e. injured thee; which was not true, as they, through their servants, had robbed Isaac of at least two wells - and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, - Abimelech's estimate of his own behavior, if exceedingly favorable to himself, is at least natural (vide <a href="/proverbs/16-2.htm">Proverbs 16:2</a>) - and have sent thee away in peace (without open violence certainly, because of Isaac's yielding, but scarcely without hostility): thou art now the blessed of the Lord. Regarded by some as an instance of adroit and pious flattery, these words are perhaps better understood as explaining either why Isaac should overlook the injuries which they had done to him (Calvin, Bush), or why he should grant them the oath which they desired (Ainsworth), - he requiring no guarantee of safety from them, since Jehovah was on his side (Murphy), - or why they had been stirred up to seek his favor and alliance (Rosenmüller). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/26-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>that you will not אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not harm תַּעֲשֵׂ֨ה‪‬ (ta·‘ă·śêh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make us, רָעָ֗ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil just as כַּאֲשֶׁר֙ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that we have not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no harmed you, נְגַֽעֲנ֔וּךָ (nə·ḡa·‘ă·nū·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike and וְכַאֲשֶׁ֨ר (wə·ḵa·’ă·šer) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that we have done עָשִׂ֤ינוּ (‘ā·śî·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make nothing but רַק־ (raq-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless good ט֔וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good to you, עִמָּ֜נוּ (‘im·mā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with sending you on your way וַנְּשַׁלֵּֽחֲךָ֖ (wan·nə·šal·lê·ḥă·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - first person common plural | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out in peace. בְּשָׁל֑וֹם (bə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace And now עַתָּ֖ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time you אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you are blessed בְּר֥וּךְ (bə·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse by the LORD.” יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/26-29.htm">Genesis 26:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/26-29.htm">OT Law: Genesis 26:29 That you will do us no harm (Gen. 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