Genesis 20:8 bbe — So Abimelech got up early in the morning and sent for all his servants and gave them word of these things, and they wer…

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"So Abimelech got up early in the morning and sent for all his servants and gave them word of these things, and they were full of fear."

— Genesis 20:8, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 20 — Context

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Did he not say to me himself, She is my sister? and she herself said, He is my brother: with an upright heart and clean hands have I done this.

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And God said to him in the dream, I see that you have done this with an upright heart, and I have kept you from sinning against me: for this reason I did not let you come near her.

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So now, give the man back his wife, for he is a prophet, and let him say a prayer for you, so your life may be safe: but if you do not give her back, be certain that death will come to you and all your house.

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So Abimelech got up early in the morning and sent for all his servants and gave them word of these things, and they were full of fear.

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Then Abimelech sent for Abraham, and said, What have you done to us? what wrong have I done you that you have put on me and on my kingdom so great a sin? You have done to me things which are not to be done.

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And Abimelech said to Abraham, Why did you do this thing?

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And Abraham said, Because it seemed to me that there was no fear of God in this place, and that they might put me to death because of my wife.

Genesis 20:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 20:8 say?
Genesis 20:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So Abimelech got up early in the morning and sent for all his servants and gave them word of these things, and they were full of fear.”
Where is Genesis 20:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 20:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 20, verse 8.
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 20:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 20:8 in?
Genesis 20:8 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 20:8?
Genesis 20:8 reads (BBE): “So Abimelech got up early in the morning and sent for all his servants and gave them word of these things, and they were full of fear.” 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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