Genesis 20:4

But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 20:4

BSB

Now Abimelech had not gone near her, so he replied, "Lord, would You destroy a nation even though it is innocent?

AKJV

But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, LORD, will you slay also a righteous nation?

CPDV

In truth, Abimelech had not touched her, and so he said: "Lord, would you put to death a people, ignorant and just?

ERV

Now Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay even a righteous nation?

NHEB

Now Abimelech had not come near her. He said, "Lord, will you kill even a righteous nation?

SMT

And Abimelech came not near to her: and he will say, Lord, wilt thou also slay a just nation?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 20:4

ButAbimelechH40Proper Name MasculinehadnotcomenearH7126VerbherandhesaidH559Verb LordH136Noun MasculinewiltthouslayH2026VerbalsoarighteousH6662Adjective nationH1471

Commentary for Genesis 20:4

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

Overview of Genesis 20:4

Summary

King defends his innocence to God

Place

Gerar

Event

Abimelech pleads innocence

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC