Genesis 21:28-30

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁸ Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock apart. ²⁹ And Abim′elech said to Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs which you have set apart?” ³⁰ He said, “These seven ewe lambs you will take from my hand, that you may be a witness for me that I dug this well.”