Genesis 20:14
The Scripture
(14) And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife.
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.
Read the full chapter and its overview →Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 20:11Genesis 12:16Genesis 20:2Genesis 20:7Genesis 12:19Genesis 12:20
Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 21:27Exodus 22:1Genesis 20:2Genesis 12:16I Kings 4:23II Kings 5:26