Genesis 20:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 20:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 20:5 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Said he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 20:5 — KJV
“Said he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this. integrity: or, simplicity, or, sincerity”
— Genesis 20:5 (KJV)
Genesis 20:5 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 20:5
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:5: even, brother, hands
“Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. thought: Heb. word wicked: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:5: even, brother, heart
“That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren. aided...: Heb. strengthened his hands to kill”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:5: brother, hands, done
“And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house. Amnon: Heb. Aminon regard...: Heb. set not thy heart desolate: Heb. and desolate”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:5: sister, brother, heart
“And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:5: even, heart, hands
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