Genesis 21:34

“And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines’ land many days.”

"And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines’ land many days." - Genesis 21:34
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What does Genesis 21:34 mean?

Genesis 21:34 (KJV) reads: "And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days." This verse appears at the conclusion of the narrative of Abraham's journey in the land of the Philistines, particularly his interactions with Abimelech, the king of the Philistines, and the…

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Sojourning in the Land: A Journey of Faith and Trust

The narrative of Abraham in Genesis intricately weaves a tapestry of faith, trust, and divine guidance. Genesis 21:34 states, "And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days." This seemingly simple verse encapsulates profound truths that can enrich our spiritual…

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A Prayer for Sojourning with Purpose and Faith

Heavenly Father, We come before You in reverence and awe, acknowledging Your sovereignty and majesty that extends beyond time and space. You are the Creator of the universe, the One who breathed life into the first man and woman, and the One who guides the steps of every…

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Genesis 21-34
Genesis 21:34 - "And Abraham sojourned in the Philistines' land many days."
Genesis 34:21 - "These men are peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, it is large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters."
Genesis 19-34
Genesis 24-34
Numbers 34:21 - "Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon."
Genesis 21-21
Genesis 34:18 - "And their words pleased Hamor, and Shechem Hamor's son."
Genesis 24:34 - "And he said, I am Abraham's servant."
Genesis 34:31 - "And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?"
Psalms 34:21 - "Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate."
Genesis 36:34 - "And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead."
Genesis 34:28 - "They took their sheep, and their oxen, and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field,"
Job 21:34 - "How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answers there remaineth falsehood?"
Job 34:21 - "For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings."
Genesis 1:21
Genesis 1:21
Genesis 30:34 - "And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word."
Genesis 34:6 - "¶ And Hamor the father of Shechem went out unto Jacob to commune with him."
"Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon." - Numbers 34:21
Genesis 34:15 - "But in this will we consent unto you: If ye will be as we be, that every male of you be circumcised;"
Genesis 34:27 - "The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and spoiled the city, because they had defiled their sister."
Genesis 34:4 - "And Shechem spake unto his father Hamor, saying, Get me this damsel to wife."
Genesis 34:17 - "But if ye will not hearken unto us, to be circumcised; then will we take our daughter, and we will be gone."
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