Genesis 21:28

28 Then Abraham set [off] seven ewe-lambs of 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 And Abimelech said, "I do not know who did this thing, neither did you tell me, nor have I heard [of it] except for today."

27 And Abraham took sheep and cattle and gave [them] to Abimelech. And the two of them {made} a covenant.

28 Then Abraham set [off] seven ewe-lambs of the flock by themselves.

29 And Abimelech said to Abraham, "What [is the meaning of] these seven ewe-lambs that you have set [off] by themselves?"

30 And he said, "You shall take the seven ewe-lambs from my hand {as proof on my behalf} that I dug this well."