Genesis 20:7
The Scripture
(7) Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.
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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