Genesis 20:11

And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 20:11

BSB
Abraham replied, "I thought to myself, 'Surely there is no fear of God in this place. They will kill me on account of my wife.'
AKJV
And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.
CPDV
Abraham responded: "I thought to myself, saying: Perhaps there is no fear of God in this place. And they will put me to death because of my wife.
ERV
And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.
NHEB
Abraham said, "Because I thought, 'Surely the fear of God is not in this place, so they will kill me because of my wife.'
SMT
And Abraham will say, For I said, Surely there is not the fear of God in this place; and they will kill me because of my wife.

Commentary for Genesis 20:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 20:11
Summary
Abraham explains his fear of local danger
Place
Gerar
Event
Abraham explains his fear
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative