Genesis 20:10

And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou hast done this thing?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 20:10

BSB

Abimelech also asked Abraham, "What prompted you to do such a thing?"

AKJV

And Abimelech said to Abraham, What saw you, that you have done this thing?

CPDV

And remonstrating him again, he said, "What did you see, so that you would do this?"

ERV

And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou hast done this thing?

NHEB

Abimelech said to Abraham, "What were you thinking, to do this thing?"

SMT

And Abimelech will say to Abraham, What sawest thou that thou didst this thing?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 20:10

AndAbimelechH40Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoAbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine WhatH4100sawestthouH7200VerbthatthouhastdoneH6213VerbthisthingH1697Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 20:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 20:10

Summary

King demands explanation for deceitful behavior

Place

Gerar

Event

Abimelech questions Abraham's motives

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC