Genesis 26:31
Context26:31 Early in the morning the men made a treaty with each other. 1 Isaac sent them off; they separated on good terms. 2
Genesis 28:21
Context28:21 and I return safely to my father’s home, 3 then the Lord will become my God.
Genesis 41:16
Context41:16 Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “It is not within my power, 4 but God will speak concerning 5 the welfare of Pharaoh.” 6


[26:31] 1 tn Heb “and they got up early and they swore an oath, a man to his brother.”
[26:31] 2 tn Heb “and they went from him in peace.”
[28:21] 3 tn Heb “and I return in peace to the house of my father.”
[41:16] 5 tn Heb “not within me.”
[41:16] 6 tn Heb “God will answer.”
[41:16] 7 tn The expression שְׁלוֹם פַּרְעֹה (shÿlom par’oh) is here rendered “the welfare of Pharaoh” because the dream will be about life in his land. Some interpret it to mean an answer of “peace” – one that will calm his heart, or give him the answer that he desires (cf. NIV, NRSV, NLT).