Genesis 22:20 net — After these things Abraham was told,“Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor–

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"After these things Abraham was told,“Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor–"

— Genesis 22:20, NET Bible

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Genesis 22 — Context

17

I will indeed bless you, and I will greatly multiply your descendants so that they will be as countless as the stars in the sky or the grains of sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the strongholds of their enemies.

18

Because you have obeyed me, all the nations of the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using the name of your descendants.’”

19

Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they set out together for Beer Sheba where Abraham stayed.

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After these things Abraham was told,“Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor–

21

Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel(the father of Aram),

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Kesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”

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(Now Bethuel became the father of Rebekah.) These were the eight sons Milcah bore to Abraham’s brother Nahor.

Genesis 22:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 22:20 say?
Genesis 22:20 in the NET Bible reads: “After these things Abraham was told,“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 (NET): “After these things Abraham was told,“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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