And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. ] Separate from the sheep and oxen he gave to Abimelech, and from those that were used in making the covenant.
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Abim'elech said, "I do not know who has done this thing; you did not tell me, and I have not heard of it until today."
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So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abim'elech, and the two men made a covenant.
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Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock apart.
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And Abim'elech said to Abraham, "What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs which you have set apart?"
30
He said, "These seven ewe lambs you will take from my hand, that you may be a witness for me that I dug this well."
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