Genesis 20:2

And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 20:2

BSB

Abraham said of his wife Sarah, "She is my sister." So Abimelech king of Gerar had Sarah brought to him.

AKJV

And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.

CPDV

And he said about his wife Sarah: "She is my sister." Therefore, Abimelech, the king of Gerar, sent for her and took her.

ERV

And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.

NHEB

Abraham said about Sarah his wife, "She is my sister." Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.

SMT

And Abraham will say as to Sarah his wife, This my sister: and Abimelech, king of Gerar, will send and take Sarah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 20:2

AndAbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine saidH559Verb ofH413Preposition SarahH8283Proper Name FemininehiswifeH802Noun FeminineSheismysisterH269Noun FeminineandAbimelechH40Proper Name Masculine kingH4428Noun MasculineofGerarH1642Proper Name Location sentH7971VerbandtookH3947Verb SarahH8283Proper Name Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 20:2

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

Overview of Genesis 20:2

Summary

Abraham deceives king about wife's identity

Place

Gerar

Event

Abraham claims Sarah is sister

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC