Genesis 25:6 But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east.

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New International Version
But while he was still living, he gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east.

New Living Translation
But before he died, he gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them off to a land in the east, away from Isaac.

English Standard Version
But to the sons of his concubines Abraham gave gifts, and while he was still living he sent them away from his son Isaac, eastward to the east country.

Berean Standard Bible
But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east.

King James Bible
But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

New King James Version
But Abraham gave gifts to the sons of the concubines which Abraham had; and while he was still living he sent them eastward, away from Isaac his son, to the country of the east.

New American Standard Bible
but to the sons of his concubines, Abraham gave gifts while he was still living, and sent them away from his son Isaac eastward, to the land of the east.

NASB 1995
but to the sons of his concubines, Abraham gave gifts while he was still living, and sent them away from his son Isaac eastward, to the land of the east.

NASB 1977
but to the sons of his concubines, Abraham gave gifts while he was still living, and sent them away from his son Isaac eastward, to the land of the east.

Legacy Standard Bible
but to the sons of the concubines which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts while he was still living, and he sent them away from his son Isaac eastward, to the land of the east.

Amplified Bible
but to the sons of his concubines [Hagar and Keturah], Abraham gave gifts while he was still living and he sent them to the east country, away from Isaac his son [of promise].

Christian Standard Bible
But Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines, and while he was still alive he sent them eastward, away from his son Isaac, to the land of the East.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines, but while he was still alive he sent them eastward, away from his son Isaac, to the land of the East.

American Standard Version
But unto the sons of the concubines, that Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts; and he sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

English Revised Version
But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts; and he sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But while he was still living, Abraham had given gifts to the sons of his concubines. He sent them away from his son Isaac to a land in the east.

Good News Translation
but while he was still alive, he gave presents to the sons his other wives had borne him. Then he sent these sons to the land of the East, away from his son Isaac.

International Standard Version
While he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to his concubines and sent them to the east country in order to keep them away from his son Isaac.

Majority Standard Bible
But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east.

NET Bible
But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them off to the east, away from his son Isaac.

New Heart English Bible
and to the sons of Abraham's secondary wives, Abraham gave gifts. He sent them away from Isaac his son, while he was still living, eastward, to the east country.

Webster's Bible Translation
But to the sons of the concubines which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son (while he yet lived) eastward, to the east country.

World English Bible
but Abraham gave gifts to the sons of Abraham’s concubines. While he still lived, he sent them away from Isaac his son, eastward, to the east country.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and to the sons of the concubines whom Abraham has, Abraham has given gifts, and sends them away from his son Isaac (in his being yet alive) eastward, to the east country.

Young's Literal Translation
and to the sons of the concubines whom Abraham hath, Abraham hath given gifts, and sendeth them away from Isaac his son (in his being yet alive) eastward, unto the east country.

Smith's Literal Translation
And to the sons of the concubines which were to Abraham, Abraham gave gifts, and he will send them away from Isaak his son (in his yet living) from the east to the east land.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And to the children of the concubines he gave gifts, and separated them from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, to the east country.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But to the sons of the concubines he gave generous gifts, and he separated them from his son Isaac, while he still lived, toward the eastern region.

New American Bible
To the sons of his concubines, however, he gave gifts while he was still living, as he sent them away eastward, to the land of Kedem, away from his son Isaac.

New Revised Standard Version
But to the sons of his concubines Abraham gave gifts, while he was still living, and he sent them away from his son Isaac, eastward to the east country.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But to the sons of his concubine, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac, his son, eastward to the east country, while he was still alive.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And to the children of the concubine of Abraham, Abraham gave gifts, and he sent them from the presence of Isaaq his son while he was living at first in the land of the East.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
But unto the sons of the concubines, that Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts; and he sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But to the sons of his concubines Abraam gave gifts, and he sent them away from his son Isaac, while he was yet living, to the east into the country of the east.

Additional Translations ...

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Context

Abraham and Keturah
…5Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac. 6But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east.

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Cross References

Genesis 21:14
Early in the morning, Abraham got up, took bread and a skin of water, put them on Hagar’s shoulders, and sent her away with the boy. She left and wandered in the Wilderness of Beersheba.

Genesis 16:15
And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne.

Genesis 21:10-12
and she said to Abraham, “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!” / Now this matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son Ishmael. / But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.

Genesis 17:20
As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.

Genesis 21:13
But I will also make a nation of the slave woman’s son, because he is your offspring.”

Genesis 22:2
“Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”

Genesis 24:36
My master’s wife Sarah has borne him a son in her old age, and my master has given him everything he owns.

Genesis 28:9
Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.

Genesis 36:6-7
Later, Esau took his wives and sons and daughters and all the people of his household, along with his livestock, all his other animals, and all the property he had acquired in Canaan, and he moved to a land far away from his brother Jacob. / For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock.

Judges 11:1-2
Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor; he was the son of a prostitute, and Gilead was his father. / And Gilead’s wife bore him sons who grew up, drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no inheritance in our father’s house, because you are the son of another woman.”

1 Chronicles 1:32-33
The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan. / The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.

Galatians 4:22-23
For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.

Galatians 4:30
But what does the Scripture say? “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with the free woman’s son.”

Romans 9:7-8
Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.

Hebrews 11:18
even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”

Treasury of Scripture

But to the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, to the east country.

concubines.

Genesis 25:1
Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.

Genesis 16:3
And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife.

Genesis 30:4,9
And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went in unto her…

gifts.

Psalm 17:14,15
From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes…

Matthew 5:45
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Luke 11:11-13
If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? …

sent.

Genesis 21:14
And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.

east country.

Judges 6:3
And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;

Job 1:1,3
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil…

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Genesis 25

1. The sons of Abraham by Keturah.
5. The division of his goods.
7. His age, death, and burial.
11. God blesses Isaac.
12. The generations of Ishmael.
17. His age and death.
19. Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren.
22. The children strive in her womb.
24. The birth of Esau and Jacob.
27. Their different characters and pursuits.
29. Esau sells his birthright.

Berean Study Bible

But while he was still living
This phrase emphasizes Abraham's proactive approach in managing his affairs before his death. The Hebrew root for "living" (חַי, "chai") signifies life and vitality, underscoring Abraham's active role in ensuring the fulfillment of God's promises. It reflects a patriarch's responsibility to set his house in order, a principle that resonates throughout Scripture, highlighting the importance of stewardship and foresight.

he gave gifts
The act of giving gifts (מַתָּנָה, "mattanah") is significant in the ancient Near Eastern context, where it was customary for a patriarch to distribute his wealth. This act of generosity reflects Abraham's fairness and desire to provide for all his offspring, not just the heir of the covenant. It also illustrates the biblical principle of blessing others, a theme that runs throughout the narrative of God's people.

to the sons of his concubines
The term "concubines" (פִּילֶגֶשׁ, "pilegesh") refers to secondary wives who bore children for Abraham. This highlights the complex family dynamics and social structures of the time. In a historical context, concubinage was a common practice, and the children of concubines were often recognized and provided for, though they did not share the same status as the primary heir. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's grace extending beyond traditional boundaries.

and sent them away
The decision to send them away (שָׁלַח, "shalach") is a strategic move to protect Isaac's inheritance and ensure the fulfillment of God's covenant. This action mirrors God's earlier instructions to Abraham regarding Ishmael, demonstrating a pattern of separation to preserve the line through which God's promises would be realized. It underscores the biblical theme of divine election and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

from his son Isaac
Isaac, the son of promise, holds a unique position in the Abrahamic narrative. The Hebrew name "Yitzchak" (יִצְחָק) means "he will laugh," a reminder of the joy and fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and Sarah. This separation from Isaac underscores the distinct role Isaac plays in the covenant, as the chosen line through which God's promises to Abraham would be fulfilled, ultimately leading to the Messiah.

to the land of the east
The "land of the east" (קֶדֶם, "kedem") refers to regions east of Canaan, possibly Arabia or Mesopotamia. This geographical detail situates the narrative within the broader ancient Near Eastern world and reflects the movement and dispersion of peoples. It also symbolizes a new beginning for the sons of the concubines, as they establish their own identities and destinies apart from the covenant line, illustrating the theme of God's providence and the unfolding of His purposes across diverse peoples and lands.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(6) The east country.--By this is meant Arabia and Southern Mesopotamia, where, by their superior vigour and organisation, the descendants of Abraham were able to establish their supremacy over the natives. Burckhardt tells us that the Bedaween still follow Abraham's practice. When their children are grown up, they give each of the younger sons his share of their goods (Luke 15:12), whereupon they move to a distance, and leave the eldest brother in quiet possession of the home.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

But while he was still
בְּעוֹדֶ֣נּוּ (bə·‘ō·w·ḏen·nū)
Preposition-b | Adverb | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

alive,
חַ֔י (ḥay)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

Abraham
לְאַבְרָהָ֔ם (lə·’aḇ·rā·hām)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation

gave
נָתַ֥ן (nā·ṯan)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

gifts
מַתָּנֹ֑ת (mat·tā·nōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4979: A present, a sacrificial offering, a bribe

to the sons
וְלִבְנֵ֤י (wə·liḇ·nê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of his
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

concubines
הַפִּֽילַגְשִׁים֙ (hap·pî·laḡ·šîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 6370: A concubine, a paramour

and sent them away
וַֽיְשַׁלְּחֵ֞ם (way·šal·lə·ḥêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

from
מֵעַ֨ל (mê·‘al)
Preposition-m
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

his son
בְּנוֹ֙ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Isaac
יִצְחָ֤ק (yiṣ·ḥāq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the land
אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of the east.
קֶֽדֶם׃ (qe·ḏem)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time

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