Genesis 26:11

And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.

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Other Translations for Genesis 26:11

BSB
So Abimelech warned all the people, saying, "Whoever harms this man or his wife will surely be put to death."
AKJV
And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that touches this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.
CPDV
"Whoever will touch the wife of this man will die a death."
ERV
And Abimelech charged all the people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.
NHEB
Abimelech commanded all the people, saying, "He who touches this man or his wife will surely be put to death."
SMT
And Abimelech will command all the people, saying, He touching this man and his wife, dying, shall die.

Commentary for Genesis 26:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 26:11
Summary
Royal protection decree for guest and family
Place
Gerar
Event
King decrees protection for Isaac
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Law