Genesis 26:9
“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.”
What does Genesis 26:9 mean?
Genesis 26:9 (KJV) states, "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." This verse is part of the narrative in the book of Genesis that tells the…
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In Genesis 26:9, we encounter a moment that raises critical questions about trust, fear, and the nature of God's protection. The verse states, "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…
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Heavenly Father, In reverence, I come before You today, reflecting upon the profound lessons that Your Word brings to light, particularly from Genesis 26:9: "And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy wife: and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And…
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