Genesis 20:17

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Genesis 20:17

So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.

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Now then, return the man's wife. As a matter of fact, he's a prophet and can intercede for you so you'll live. But if you don't return her, be aware that you and all who are yours will certainly die."

Later, the LORD noticed that Leah was being neglected, so he made her fertile, while Rachel remained childless.

They sent messengers and gathered together all the Philistine lords: "Send away the Ark of the God of Israel, and let it return to where it belongs so that it does not kill us and our people." Meanwhile, a deadly panic had spread all over the town, and God kept on pressuring them there.

so they may approach the God of Heaven with fragrant sacrifices and pray for the life of this king and his sons.

So Eliphaz from Teman, Bildad from Shuah, and Zophar from Naamath did precisely as the LORD had spoken to them, because the LORD showed favor to Job.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

This is what the Lord says, the Creator of the signs: "Question me about my children, or give me orders about the work of my hands.

"Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened for you.

You will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, if you believe."

"Indeed, all the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel and those who followed him, also announced these days.

Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving.

Brothers, pray for us.

Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.