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Genesis 20:18-1964 bbe — For the Lord had kept all the women of the house of Abimelech from having children, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.

Bible in Basic English

"For the Lord had kept all the women of the house of Abimelech from having children, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife."

— Genesis 20:18-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 20 — Context

15

And Abimelech said, See, all my land is before you; take whatever place seems good to you.

16

And he said to Sarah, See, I have given to your brother a thousand bits of silver so that your wrong may be put right; now your honour is clear in the eyes of all.

17

Then Abraham made prayer to God, and God made Abimelech well again, and his wife and his women-servants, so that they had children.

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For the Lord had kept all the women of the house of Abimelech from having children, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.

Genesis 20:18-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 20:18-1964 say?
Genesis 20:18-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the Lord had kept all the women of the house of Abimelech from having children, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.”
Where is Genesis 20:18-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 20:18-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 20, verses 18–1964.
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 20:18-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 20:18-1964 in?
Genesis 20:18-1964 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 20:18-1964?
Genesis 20:18-1964 reads (BBE): “For the Lord had kept all the women of the house of Abimelech from having children, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.” 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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