Genesis 26:24 bbe — That night the Lord came to him in a vision, and said, I am the God of your father Abraham: have no fear for I am with…

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"That night the Lord came to him in a vision, and said, I am the God of your father Abraham: have no fear for I am with you, blessing you, and your seed will be increased because of my servant Abraham."

— Genesis 26:24, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 26 — Context

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Then they made another water-hole, and there was a fight about that, so he gave it the name of Sitnah.

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Then he went away from there, and made another water-hole, about which there was no fighting: so he gave it the name of Rehoboth, for he said, Now the Lord has made room for us, and we will have fruit in this land.

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And from there he went on to Beer-sheba.

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That night the Lord came to him in a vision, and said, I am the God of your father Abraham: have no fear for I am with you, blessing you, and your seed will be increased because of my servant Abraham.

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Then he made an altar there, and gave worship to the name of the Lord, and he put up his tents there, and there his servants made a water-hole.

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And Abimelech had come to him from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his friend and Phicol, the captain of his army.

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And Isaac said to them, Why have you come to me, seeing that in your hate for me you sent me away from you?

Genesis 26:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:24 say?
Genesis 26:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “That night the Lord came to him in a vision, and said, I am the God of your father Abraham: have no fear for I am with you, blessing you, and your seed will be increased because of my servant Abraham.”
Where is Genesis 26:24 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 24.
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 26:24.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:24 in?
Genesis 26:24 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 26:24?
Genesis 26:24 reads (BBE): “That night the Lord came to him in a vision, and said, I am the God of your father Abraham: have no fear for I am with you, blessing you, and your seed will be increased because of my servant Abraham.” 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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