Genesis 21:26

And Abimelech said, I wot not who hath done this thing: neither didst thou tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but to day.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 21:26

BSB
Abimelech replied, "I do not know who has done this. You did not tell me, so I have not heard about it until today."
AKJV
And Abimelech said, I know not who has done this thing; neither did you tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but to day.
CPDV
And Abimelech responded, "I do not know who did this thing, but you also did not reveal it to me, nor have I heard of it, before today."
ERV
And Abimelech said, I know not who hath done this thing: neither didst thou tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but today.
NHEB
Abimelech said, "I do not know who has done this thing. Neither did you tell me, neither did I hear of it, until today."
SMT
And Abimelech will say, I knew not who did this thing; and also thou didst not announce to me, and also I heard not except this day.

Commentary for Genesis 21:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 21:26
Summary
Ruler denies knowledge of servant's wrongdoing
Place
Gerar
Event
Abimelech claims ignorance of servant theft
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative