Genesis 26:11 kjv — And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.

King James Version

"And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death."

— Genesis 26:11, King James Version

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Genesis 26 — Context

8

And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac was sporting with Rebekah his wife.

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And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy wife: and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die for her.

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And Abimelech said, What is this thou hast done unto us? one of the people might lightly have lien with thy wife, and thou shouldest have brought guiltiness upon us.

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And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.

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Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him.

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And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:

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For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.

Genesis 26:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:11 say?
Genesis 26:11 in the King James Version reads: “And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.”
Where is Genesis 26:11 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 11.
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 26:11.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:11 in?
Genesis 26:11 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 26:11?
Genesis 26:11 reads (KJV): “And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.” 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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