Genesis 21:27
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27 Abraham then gave some of his sheep, goats, and cattle to Abimelech, and they made a treaty.
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Galatians 3:15
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The Law and God’s Promise
15 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] here’s an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or amend an irrevocable agreement, so it is in this case.
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Romans 1:31
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31 They refuse to understand, break their promises, are heartless, and have no mercy.
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Ezekiel 17:13
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13 He made a treaty with a member of the royal family and forced him to take an oath of loyalty. He also exiled Israel’s most influential leaders,
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Isaiah 32:8
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8 But generous people plan to do what is generous,
and they stand firm in their generosity.
Proverbs 21:14
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14 A secret gift calms anger;
a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
Proverbs 18:24
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24 There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:16
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16 Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!
Proverbs 17:8
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8 A bribe is like a lucky charm;
whoever gives one will prosper!
1 Samuel 18:3
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3 And Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself.
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Genesis 31:44
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44 So come, let’s make a covenant, you and I, and it will be a witness to our commitment.”
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Genesis 26:28-31
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28 They replied, “We can plainly see that the Lord is with you. So we want to enter into a sworn treaty with you. Let’s make a covenant. 29 Swear that you will not harm us, just as we have never troubled you. We have always treated you well, and we sent you away from us in peace. And now look how the Lord has blessed you!”
30 So Isaac prepared a covenant feast to celebrate the treaty, and they ate and drank together. 31 Early the next morning, they each took a solemn oath not to interfere with each other. Then Isaac sent them home again, and they left him in peace.
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Genesis 14:22-23
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22 Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I solemnly swear to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, 23 that I will not take so much as a single thread or sandal thong from what belongs to you. Otherwise you might say, ‘I am the one who made Abram rich.’
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