Genesis 21:28

28 Avraham put seven female lambs from the flock by themselves.

Genesis 21:28 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 21:28

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.

Genesis 21:28 In-Context

26 Avimelekh answered, "I don't know who has done this. You didn't tell me, and I heard about it only today."

27 Avraham took sheep and cattle and gave them to Avimelekh, and the two of them made a covenant.

28 Avraham put seven female lambs from the flock by themselves.

29 Avimelekh asked Avraham, "What is the meaning of these seven female lambs you have put by themselves?"

30 He answered, "You are to accept these seven female lambs from me as witness that I dug this well."