Genesis 20:11
The Scripture
(11) And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 20 Jacob is visited by his brother Esau who brings a ewe of the field as a bride for his wife Rachel. Jacob deceives Esau by sending his own servant to take the ewe, and Esau is fooled into believing it is his own daughter, leading to a tragic loss. The chapter highlights themes of deception, family rivalry, and the serious consequences of dishonest actions.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 22:12Genesis 42:18Nehemiah 5:15Job 1:1Job 28:28Psalms 14:4Psalms 36:1Psalms 36:2Psalms 36:3Psalms 36:4Proverbs 1:7Proverbs 2:5
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