Genesis - 26:30



30 He made them a feast, and they ate and drank.

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Explanation and meaning of Genesis 26:30.

Differing Translations

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And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
And he made them a feast, and after they had eaten and drunk:
And he maketh for them a banquet, and they eat and drink,
Then he made a feast for them, and they all had food and drink.
Therefore, he made them a feast, and after the food and drink,
Instruxit autem eis convivium, et ederunt, atque biberunt.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

He made them a feast - Probably on the sacrifice that was offered on the occasion of making this covenant. This was a common custom.

And he made them a feast,.... Made a feast like a king, for the king and his grandees; he treated them in a generous way, according to their dignity, and agreeable to his own disposition and substance:
and they did eat and drink; freely, cheerfully, and in a friendly manner; for both having spoken their minds, they agreed to bury all former things oblivion, and live in peace and friendship; though this feast was not on account of the covenant made between them, as is observed by some interpreters, but as an hospitable act, and a token of good will; for the covenant and the oath confirming it seem to be made next morning, as follows:

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