Genesis 20:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 20:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 20:16 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 20:16 — KJV
“And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.”
— Genesis 20:16 (KJV)
Genesis 20:16 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 20:16
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Ye have not hearkened unto me, in proclaiming liberty, every one to his brother, and every man to his neighbour: behold, I proclaim a liberty for you, saith the LORD, to the sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine; and I will make you to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth. to be...: Heb. for a removing”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:16: behold, brother, other
“And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:16: behold, brother, eyes
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:16: behold, brother, other
“And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:16: brother, other, thus
“Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:16: brother, eyes, other
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