Genesis 20:4

“But Abimelech had not come neere her: and he said, LORD, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?”

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Other Translations for Genesis 20:4

But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?
- King James Version

Now Abimelech had not come near her; and he said, "Lord, will You slay a nation, even {though} blameless?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now Abimelech had not come near her. And he said, Lord, wilt thou slay even a righteous nation?
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now Abimelech had not come near her; and he said, Lord, will you put to death an upright nation?
- Basic English Bible

But Abimelech had not come near her. And he said, Lord, wilt thou also kill a righteous nation?
- Darby Bible

But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou also slay a righteous nation?
- Webster's Bible

Now Abimelech had not come near her. He said, "Lord, will you kill even a righteous nation?
- World English Bible

And Abimelech hath not drawn near unto her, and he saith, `Lord, also a righteous nation dost thou slay?
- Youngs Literal Bible

Now Abimelech had not come near her; and he said: 'Lord, wilt Thou slay even a righteous nation?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Genesis 20:4

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 20:4

20:4 Wilt thou slay also a righteous nation - Not such a nation as Sodom.


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