Genesis 26:5 kjv — Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

King James Version

"Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws."

— Genesis 26:5, King James Version

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Genesis 26 — Context

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And the Lord appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of:

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Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;

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And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;

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Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

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And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:

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And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.

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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.

Genesis 26:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:5 say?
Genesis 26:5 in the King James Version reads: “Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.”
Where is Genesis 26:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verse 5.
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 26:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:5 in?
Genesis 26:5 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 26:5?
Genesis 26:5 reads (KJV): “Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.” 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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