Genesis 26:16

And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 26:16

BSB

Then Abimelech said to Isaac, "Depart from us, for you are much too powerful for us."

AKJV

And Abimelech said to Isaac, Go from us; for you are much mightier than we.

CPDV

It reached a point where Abimelech himself said to Isaac, "Move away from us, for you have become very much more powerful than we."

ERV

And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.

NHEB

Abimelech said to Isaac, "Go from us, for you are much mightier than we."

SMT

And Abimelech will say to Isaak, Go from us: for thou wert strong above us exceedingly.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 26:16

AndAbimelechH40Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoIsaacH3327Proper Name Masculine GoH3212VerbfromusforthouartmuchH3966 mightierH6105Verbthanwe

Commentary for Genesis 26:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Genesis 26:16

Summary

Rival ruler orders wealthy migrant to depart

Place

Gerar

Event

Abimelech orders Isaac to leave

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC