In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its limit.”

The female servants came forward with their children and bowed down.

To Sarah he said, “Look, I have given a thousand pieces of silver to your ‘brother.’ This is compensation for you so that you will stand vindicated before all who are with you.”

The seven good cows represent seven years, and the seven good heads of grain represent seven years. Both dreams have the same meaning.

“As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of a multitude of nations.

Then they asked him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” He replied, “There, in the tent.”

Then Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you; live wherever you please.”

Isaac said, “Since I am so old, I could die at any time.

That is why the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. (It is located between Kadesh and Bered.)

Then Abraham asked, “Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord (although I am but dust and ashes),

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

Here I am, standing by the spring, and the daughters of the people who live in the town are coming out to draw water.

Rebekah stands here before you. Take her and go so that she may become the wife of your master’s son, just as the Lord has decided.”

“Look,” said Esau, “I’m about to die! What use is the birthright to me?”

“Here is this pile of stones and this pillar I have set up between me and you,” Laban said to Jacob.

They said to one another, “Here comes this master of dreams!

Tamar was told, “Look, your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep.”

Seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the whole land of Egypt.

The first disappeared and I said, “He has surely been torn to pieces.” I have not seen him since.

the sons of God saw that the daughters of humankind were beautiful. Thus they took wives for themselves from any they chose.