Genesis 20:13 nasb — and it came about, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said to her, 'This is the kindness which…

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"and it came about, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said to her, 'This is the kindness which you will show to me: everywhere we go, say of me, "He is my brother."'""

— Genesis 20:13, NASB

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Genesis 20 — Context

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And Abimelech said to Abraham, "What have you encountered, that you have done this thing?"

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Abraham said, "Because I thought, surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.

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"Besides, she actually is my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife;

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and it came about, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said to her, 'This is the kindness which you will show to me: everywhere we go, say of me, "He is my brother."'"

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Abimelech then took sheep and oxen and male and female servants, and gave them to Abraham, and restored his wife Sarah to him.

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Abimelech said, "Behold, my land is before you; settle wherever you please."

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To Sarah he said, "Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver; behold, it is your vindication before all who are with you, and before all men you are cleared."

Genesis 20:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 20:13 say?
Genesis 20:13 in the NASB reads: “and it came about, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said to her, 'This is the kindness which you will show to me: everywhere we go, say of me, "He is my brother."'"”
Where is Genesis 20:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 20:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 20, verse 13.
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 20:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 20:13 in?
Genesis 20:13 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 20:13?
Genesis 20:13 reads (NASB): “and it came about, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said to her, 'This is the kindness which you will show to me: everywhere we go, say of me, "He is my brother."'"” 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.
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