Genesis 21:28

28 Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock apart.

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 Abimelech said, “I do not know who has done this thing; you did not tell me, and I have not heard of it until today. ”

27 So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant.

28 Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock apart.

29 And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs that you have set apart? ”

30 He said, “These seven ewe lambs you will take from my hand, that this may be a witness for me that I dug this well. ”