# What does Genesis 25:6 mean?

> Genesis 25:6 in plain, modern English from the Modern Text Bible.

> But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons he had with his other wives and sent them away to the east, away from Isaac.
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> — Genesis 25:6, Modern Text Bible

## Commentary

Abraham provides for his other children but makes sure Isaac is set apart, protecting the line of promise.