Genesis 21:22 cpdv — At the same time, Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, said to Abraham: “God is with you in everything that yo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"At the same time, Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, said to Abraham: “God is with you in everything that you do. "

— Genesis 21:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 21 — Context

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And God opened her eyes. And seeing a well of water, she went and filled the skin, and she gave the boy to drink.

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And God was with him. And he grew, and he stayed in the wilderness, and he became a young man, an archer.

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And he lived in the desert of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.

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At the same time, Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, said to Abraham: “God is with you in everything that you do.

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Therefore, swear by God that you will do no harm to me, and to my posterity, and to my stock. But according to the mercy that I have done to you, you will do to me and to the land, to which you have turned as a newcomer.”

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And Abraham said, “I will swear.”

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And he reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which his servants had taken away by force.

Genesis 21:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 21:22 say?
Genesis 21:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “At the same time, Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, said to Abraham: “God is with you in everything that you do. ”
Where is Genesis 21:22 in the Bible?
Genesis 21:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 22.
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 21:22.
What translation should I read Genesis 21:22 in?
Genesis 21:22 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 21:22?
Genesis 21:22 reads (CPDV): “At the same time, Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, said to Abraham: “God is with you in everything that you do. ” 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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