Genesis 21:28

28 Then Abraham set apart seven female lambs from the flock.

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 replied, "I don't know who did this. You didn't tell me, and I didn't hear about it until today."

27 Abraham took some sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement.

28 Then Abraham set apart seven female lambs from the flock.

29 Abimelech asked him, "What is the meaning of these seven female lambs you have set apart?"

30 Abraham answered, "Accept these lambs from me so that they may be proof that I dug this well."