Genesis 19:38-1964 bbe — And the younger had a son and gave him the name Ben-ammi: from him come the children of Ammon to this day.
Bible in Basic English
"And the younger had a son and gave him the name Ben-ammi: from him come the children of Ammon to this day."
— Genesis 19:38-1964, Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 19 — Context
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And that night again they made their father take much wine; and the younger daughter went into his bed; and he had no knowledge of when she went in or when she went away.
36
And so the two daughters of Lot were with child by their father.
37
And the older daughter had a son, and she gave him the name Moab: he is the father of the Moabites to this day.
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And the younger had a son and gave him the name Ben-ammi: from him come the children of Ammon to this day.
Genesis 19:38-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 19:38-1964 say?
Genesis 19:38-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the younger had a son and gave him the name Ben-ammi: from him come the children of Ammon to this day.”
Where is Genesis 19:38-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 19:38-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 19, verses 38–1964.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 19:38-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 19:38-1964 in?
Genesis 19:38-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 19:38-1964?
Genesis 19:38-1964 reads (BBE): “And the younger had a son and gave him the name Ben-ammi: from him come the children of Ammon to this day.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.