Genesis 20:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 20:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 20:9 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 20:9 — KJV
“Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.”
— Genesis 20:9 (KJV)
Genesis 20:9 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 20:9
“And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:9: hast, brought, great
“And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly. gotten...: Heb. made thee a name”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:9: hast, done, brought
“And Abimelech said, What is this thou hast done unto us? one of the people might lightly have lien with thy wife, and thou shouldest have brought guiltiness upon us.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:9: abimelech, hast, done
“Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. brought...: Heb. made him run”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:9: then, called, hast
“Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you. called: Heb. hastened to call”
Shares key themes with Genesis 20:9: then, called, hast
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