What does Genesis 21:27 mean?

Genesis 21:27 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 21:27 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.

25And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.

26And Abimelech said, I wot not who hath done this thing: neither didst thou tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but to day.

27And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.

28And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.

29And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves?

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