Genesis 20:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 20:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 20:4 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 20:4 — KJV
“But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?”
— Genesis 20:4 (KJV)
Genesis 20:4 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 20:4
“And let the priests also, which come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth upon them.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:4: come, near, lord
“Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed. judgment: or, equity”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:4: come, near, lord
“And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:4: near, wilt, also
“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 20:4: come, lord, also
“Our cattle also shall go with us; there shall not an hoof be left behind; for thereof must we take to serve the LORD our God; and we know not with what we must serve the LORD, until we come thither.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:4: come, lord, also
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