Genesis 20:15

And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 20:15

BSB

And Abimelech said, "Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you please."

AKJV

And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before you: dwell where it pleases you.

CPDV

And he said, "The land is in your sight. Dwell wherever it will please you."

ERV

And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.

NHEB

Abimelech said, "Look, my land is before you. Dwell where it pleases you."

SMT

And Abimelech will say, Behold, my land before thy face: dwell in the good in thine eyes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 20:15

AndAbimelechH40Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbBeholdmylandH776Noun FeminineisbeforetheeH6440Noun Masculine dwellH3427VerbwhereitpleasethH5869Noun theeH2896

Commentary for Genesis 20:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Genesis 20:15

Summary

King offers his entire territory freely

Place

Gerar

Event

Abimelech grants land access

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC