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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he worshiped the LORD, the Eternal God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And <i>Abraham</i> planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then <i>Abraham</i> planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>Abraham</i> planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And <i>Abraham</i> planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And <i>Abraham</i> planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD [in prayer], the Eternal God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and there he called on the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of Jehovah, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and worshiped the eternal LORD God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba and worshiped the LORD, the Everlasting God, there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and worshiped the LORD, the Everlasting God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD God Everlasting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer Sheba. There he worshiped the LORD, the eternal God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, El Olam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Abraham planted a grove in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of Yahweh, the Everlasting God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and [Abraham] plants a tamarisk in Beer-Sheba, and preaches there in the Name of YHWH, the perpetual God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Abraham planteth a tamarisk in Beer-Sheba, and preacheth there in the name of Jehovah, God age-during;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And be will plant the tamarisk by the well of the oath, and will call there upon the name of Jehovah, the eternal God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Abimelech, and Phicol the general of his army arose and returned to the land of the Palestines. But Abraham planted a grove in Bersabee, and there called upon the name of the Lord God eternal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, rose up, and they returned to the land of the Palestinians. In truth, Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the Lord God Eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk at Beer-sheba, and there he invoked by name the LORD, God the Eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham planted a grove in Beer-sheba and called there on the name of the LORD Everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abraham had planted a plant in Beersheba and he called there on the Name of LORD JEHOVAH, The God of the universe.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Abraham planted a tamarisk-tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abraam planted a field at the well of the oath, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/21-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=4785" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/21.htm">The Covenant at Beersheba</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>After they had made the covenant at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army got up and returned to the land of the Philistines. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5193.htm" title="5193: way·yiṭ·ṭa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To plant. A primitive root; properly, to strike in, i.e. Fix; specifically, to plant.">And Abraham planted</a> <a href="/hebrew/815.htm" title="815: ’e·šel (N-ms) -- A tamarisk tree. From a root of uncertain signification; a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind.">a tamarisk tree</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: biḇ·’êr (Prep) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: šā·ḇa‘ (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">in Beersheba,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">and there</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">he called</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: bə·šêm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">upon the name</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.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">the Eternal</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-msc) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">34</span>And Abraham resided in the land of the Philistines for a long time.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></span><br />Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a></span><br />Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm">Deuteronomy 33:27</a></span><br />The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Jeremiah 10:10</a></span><br />But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/93-2.htm">Psalm 93:2</a></span><br />Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Revelation 1:8</a></span><br />“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Psalm 100:5</a></span><br />For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Isaiah 26:4</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Psalm 145:13</a></span><br />Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a></span><br />Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Psalm 136:26</a></span><br />Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a></span><br />Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">Psalm 102:12</a></span><br />But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Romans 1:20</a></span><br />For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a></span><br />But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.</p><p class="hdg">grove.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/8-14.htm">Amos 8:14</a></b></br> They that swear by the sin of Samaria, and say, Thy god, O Dan, liveth; and, The manner of Beersheba liveth; even they shall fall, and never rise up again.</p><p class="hdg">Beer-sheba.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/16-21.htm">Deuteronomy 16:21</a></b></br> Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-7.htm">Judges 3:7</a></b></br> And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.</p><p class="hdg">called.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/4-26.htm">Genesis 4:26</a></b></br> And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/12-8.htm">Genesis 12:8</a></b></br> And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, <i>having</i> Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/26-23.htm">Genesis 26:23,25,33</a></b></br> And he went up from thence to Beersheba… </p><p class="hdg">on the name.</p><p class="hdg">everlasting.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm">Deuteronomy 33:27</a></b></br> The eternal God <i>is thy</i> refuge, and underneath <i>are</i> the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy <i>them</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a></b></br> Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou <i>art</i> God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></b></br> Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, <i>that</i> the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? <i>there is</i> no searching of his understanding.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/21-29.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/genesis/17-8.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/john/18-3.htm">Grove</a> <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/genesis/9-20.htm">Planted</a> <a href="/genesis/9-20.htm">Planteth</a> <a href="/revelation/10-2.htm">Planting</a> <a href="/galatians/1-23.htm">Preacheth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-6.htm">Tamarisk</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-13.htm">Tamarisk-Tree</a> <a href="/genesis/21-15.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/genesis/13-4.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/21-34.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/48-4.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/genesis/22-19.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/genesis/22-19.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/genesis/48-4.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/exodus/23-11.htm">Grove</a> <a href="/genesis/28-17.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Planted</a> <a href="/psalms/94-9.htm">Planteth</a> <a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Planting</a> <a href="/genesis/26-25.htm">Preacheth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-6.htm">Tamarisk</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-6.htm">Tamarisk-Tree</a> <a href="/genesis/30-37.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Isaac is born, and circumcised.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-6.htm">Sarah's joy.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-8.htm">Isaac is weaned.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-9.htm">Hagar and Ishmael sent away.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-15.htm">Hagar in distress.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">The angel relieves and comforts her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/21.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/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba</b><br>The act of planting a tamarisk tree by Abraham is significant in several ways. The tamarisk tree, known for its long life and ability to thrive in arid conditions, symbolizes endurance and permanence. This act may represent Abraham's intention to establish a lasting presence in the land promised to him by God. Beersheba, located in the Negev desert, becomes an important site in biblical history, often associated with covenants and oaths. The planting of the tree could also signify a claim to the land, a common practice in ancient times to denote ownership or a significant event.<p><b>and there he called upon the name of the LORD</b><br>Calling upon the name of the LORD indicates an act of worship and prayer. This phrase suggests that Abraham is acknowledging God's sovereignty and expressing his dependence on Him. It reflects a personal relationship with God, a recurring theme in Abraham's life. This act of worship at Beersheba establishes the location as a place of spiritual significance, where Abraham publicly declares his faith. This practice of calling on God's name is seen throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of invoking God's presence and guidance.<p><b>the Eternal God</b><br>The title "Eternal God" (El Olam in Hebrew) highlights God's everlasting nature and unchanging character. This is the first time this specific title is used in the Bible, underscoring the timelessness and faithfulness of God. It reassures Abraham of God's perpetual covenant and promises. The concept of God's eternal nature is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a> and <a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a>, which affirm God's existence beyond time and His unending authority. This acknowledgment of God's eternal nature serves as a foundation for Abraham's faith and trust in God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this verse, he demonstrates his devotion by calling on the name of the LORD.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/beersheba.htm">Beersheba</a></b><br>A significant location in the Negev desert, often associated with covenants and oaths. It becomes a place of worship and a symbol of God's provision and faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tamarisk_tree.htm">Tamarisk Tree</a></b><br>A type of tree that can thrive in arid conditions, symbolizing endurance and long-term commitment. Abraham's planting of the tree signifies a lasting dedication to God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord,_the_eternal_god.htm">The LORD, the Eternal God</a></b><br>This title emphasizes God's everlasting nature and faithfulness. Abraham's invocation of this name highlights his recognition of God's eternal covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_worship.htm">Faithful Worship</a></b><br>Abraham's act of planting a tree and calling on the LORD demonstrates a life of consistent worship. Believers are encouraged to establish regular practices of worship and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_tamarisk_tree.htm">Symbolism of the Tamarisk Tree</a></b><br>The tamarisk tree represents endurance and long-term commitment. Christians are called to plant "trees" of faith that will endure through life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_eternal_nature.htm">Recognizing God's Eternal Nature</a></b><br>Understanding God as the Eternal One provides comfort and assurance. Believers can trust in God's unchanging nature and everlasting promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_place_in_worship.htm">Significance of Place in Worship</a></b><br>Beersheba becomes a place of worship and remembrance. Christians can create sacred spaces in their lives where they regularly meet with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_abimelech_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abimelech in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/god's_names_and_meanings.htm">What are the different names of God and their meanings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_different_names_for_god.htm">What are the different names for God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_bought_shechem's_burial_site,_abraham_or_jacob.htm">In Acts 7:16, Stephen says Abraham bought a burial place in Shechem, yet Genesis 33:19 credits Jacob with that purchase. Which account is correct?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) <span class= "bld">And Abraham planted a grove in Beer-sheba.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">a tamarisk tree. </span>Under a noble tree of this kind, which grows to a great size in hot countries, Saul held his court at Gibeah, and under another his bones were laid at Jabesh (<a href="/1_samuel/22-6.htm" title="When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul stayed in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;)">1Samuel 22:6</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/31-13.htm" title="And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.">1Samuel 31:13</a>).<p><span class= "bld">And called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">on the name of Jehovah, El 'olam </span>(comp. <a href="/genesis/4-26.htm" title="And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call on the name of the LORD.">Genesis 4:26</a>). In <a href="/genesis/14-22.htm" title="And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up my hand to the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,">Genesis 14:22</a>, Abraham claimed for Jehovah that he was <span class= "ital">El 'elyon, </span>the supreme God; in <a href="/genesis/17-1.htm" title="And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be you perfect.">Genesis 17:1</a>, Jehovah reveals Himself as <span class= "ital">El shaddai, </span>the almighty God; and now Abraham claims for Him the attribute of eternity. As he advanced in holiness, Abraham also grew in knowledge of the manifold nature of the Deity, and we also more clearly understand why the Hebrews called God, not El, but Elohim. In the plural appellation all the Divine attributes were combined. El might be '<span class= "ital">elyon, </span>or <span class= "ital">shaddai, </span>or <span class= "ital">'olam; </span>Elohim was all in one. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Abraham planted</span> - as a sign of his peaceful occupation of the soil (Calvin); as a memorial of the transaction about the well ('Speaker's Commentary'); or simply as a shade for his tent (Rosenmüller); scarcely as an oratory (Bush, Kalisch) - <span class="cmt_word">a grove</span> - the <span class="hebrew">אֵשֶׁל</span> - wood, plantation (Targum, Vulgate, Samaritan, Kimchi); a field, <span class="greek">ἄρουραν</span> (LXX.) - was probably the <span class="accented">Tamarix Africanae</span> (Gesenius, Furst, Delitzsch, Rosenmüller, Kalisch), which, besides being common in Egypt and Petraea, is mid to have been found growing near the ancient Beersheba - <span class="cmt_word">in Beersheba, and called there</span> (not beneath the tree or in the grove, but in the place) on <span class="cmt_word">the name of the Lord</span>, - Jehovah (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/12-8.htm">Genesis 12:8</a>; <a href="/genesis/13-4.htm">Genesis 13:4</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">the everlasting God</span> - literally, <span class="accented">the God of eternity</span> (LXX., Vulgate, Onkelos); not in contrast to heathen deities, who are born and die (Clericus), but "as the everlasting Vindicator of the faith of treaties, and as the infallible Source of the believer's rest and peace" (Murphy). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/21-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And [Abraham] planted</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּטַּ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṭ·ṭa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5193.htm">Strong's 5193: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike in, fix, to plant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a tamarisk tree</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֖שֶׁל</span> <span class="translit">(’e·šel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_815.htm">Strong's 815: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tamarisk tree, a grove of any kind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Beersheba,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֑בַע</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_884.htm">Strong's 884: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and there</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he called</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֨קְרָא־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon the name</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשֵׁ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Eternal</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹלָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/21-33.htm">OT Law: Genesis 21:33 Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba (Gen. 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