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Genesis 20:15-18
Contemporary English Version
Genesis 20:15-18
Contemporary English Version
15 and told Abraham he could settle anywhere in his country. 16 Then he said to Sarah, “I have given your brother 1,000 pieces of silver as proof to everyone that you have done nothing wrong.”[a]
17-18 Meanwhile, God had kept Abimelech's wife and slaves from having children. But Abraham prayed, and God let them start having children again.
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- 20.16 as proof … wrong: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
Genesis 20:15-17
New International Version
Genesis 20:15-17
New International Version
15 And Abimelek said, “My land is before you; live wherever you like.”(A)
16 To Sarah he said, “I am giving your brother a thousand shekels[a] of silver. This is to cover the offense against you before all who are with you; you are completely vindicated.”
17 Then Abraham prayed to God,(B) and God healed Abimelek, his wife and his female slaves so they could have children again,
Footnotes
- Genesis 20:16 That is, about 25 pounds or about 12 kilograms
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