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.
What does Genesis 20:11 mean?
See here much to blame, even in the father of the faithful. Mark his distrust of God, his undue care about life, his intent to deceive.
Key themes
HopeAnxiety and fearCreationFall
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Keep this verse inside Genesis 20:8-12 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Related topics
Glossary
- Abraham Person
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Father of a multitude, son of Terah, named ( Gen. 11:27 ) before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises.