Genesis 20:6
The Scripture
(6) And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.
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 20:18Genesis 31:7Genesis 35:5Exodus 34:24I Samuel 25:26I Samuel 25:34Psalms 84:11Proverbs 21:1Hosea 2:6Hosea 2:7Genesis 39:9Leviticus 6:2
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