Genesis 20:17

So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.

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Other Translations for Genesis 20:17

BSB

Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech and his wife and his maidservants, so that they could again bear children-

AKJV

So Abraham prayed to God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bore children.

CPDV

Then when Abraham prayed, God healed Abimelech and his wife, and his handmaids, and they gave birth.

ERV

And Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.

NHEB

Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his female servants, and they bore children.

SMT

And Abraham will pray to God; and God will heal Abimelech, and his wife, and his maid-servants; and they will bring forth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 20:17

SoAbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine prayedH6419VerbuntoGodH430Noun MasculineandGodH430Noun Masculine healedH7495Verb AbimelechH40Proper Name MasculineandhiswifeH802Noun FeminineandhismaidservantsH519Noun FeminineandtheybareH3205Verbchildren

Commentary for Genesis 20:17

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

Overview of Genesis 20:17

Summary

Abraham intercedes for divine healing

Place

Gerar

Event

Abraham prays for Abimelech's healing

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC