Genesis 22:20 nasb — Now it came about after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, "Behold, Milcah also has borne children to your…

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"Now it came about after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, "Behold, Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor:"

— Genesis 22:20, NASB

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Genesis 22 — Context

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indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the stars of the heavens and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your seed shall possess the gate of their enemies.

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"In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice."

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So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham lived at Beersheba.

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Now it came about after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, "Behold, Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor:

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Uz his firstborn and Buz his brother and Kemuel the father of Aram

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and Chesed and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph and Bethuel."

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Bethuel became the father of Rebekah; these eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham's brother.

Genesis 22:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 22:20 say?
Genesis 22:20 in the NASB reads: “Now it came about after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, "Behold, Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor:”
Where is Genesis 22:20 in the Bible?
Genesis 22:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 22, verse 20.
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 22:20.
What translation should I read Genesis 22:20 in?
Genesis 22:20 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 22:20?
Genesis 22:20 reads (NASB): “Now it came about after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, "Behold, Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor:” 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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