Genesis 21:30

And he said, For these seuen ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that they may be a witnesse vnto me, that I haue digged this well.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He said, "You shall take these seven ewe lambs from my hand so that it may be a witness to me, that I dug this well."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And he said, These seven ewe lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that it may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And he said, Take these seven lambs from me as a witness that I have made this water-hole.
- Basic English Bible

And he said, That thou take the seven ewe-lambs of my hand, that they may be a witness to me that I have dug this well.
- Darby Bible

And he said, For these seven ewe-lambs shalt thou take from my hand, that they may be a witness to me, that I have digged this well.
- Webster's Bible

He said, "You shall take these seven ewe lambs from my hand, that it may be a witness to me, that I have dug this well."
- World English Bible

And he saith, `For -- the seven lambs thou dost accept from my hand, so that it becometh a witness for me that I have digged this well;'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And he said: 'Verily, these seven ewe-lambs shalt thou take of my hand, that it may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 21:30

21:31 Beer - sheba - That is, the well of the oath, in remembrance of the covenant that they sware to, that they might be ever mindful of it.