Genesis 26:2

And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of:

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Other Translations for Genesis 26:2

BSB
The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, "Do not go down to Egypt. Settle in the land where I tell you.
AKJV
And the LORD appeared to him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell you of:
CPDV
And the Lord appeared to him, and he said: "Do not descend into Egypt, but rest in the land that I will tell you,
ERV
And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of:
NHEB
The LORD appeared to him, and said, "Do not go down into Egypt. Live in the land I will tell you about.
SMT
And Jehovah will be seen to him, and will say, Thou shalt not go down to Egypt: dwell in the land which I shall say to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 26:2

AndtheLORDH3068Proper NameappearedH7200VerbuntohimandsaidH559VerbGonotdownH3381VerbintoEgyptH4714dwellH7931VerbinthelandH776Noun FemininewhichIshalltellH559Verbtheeof

Commentary for Genesis 26:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 26:2
Summary
Divine command redirects refugee from Egypt
Event
God appears with instruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Vision