Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet,
New American Standard Bible
Now therefore, restore the man’s wife, for
King James Version
Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.
International Standard Version
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."
A Conservative Version
Now therefore restore the man's wife. For he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shall live. And if thou do not restore her, know thou that thou shall surely die, thou, and all that are thine.
American Standard Version
Now therefore restore the man's wife. For he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live. And if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.
Amplified
So now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her [to him], know that you shall die, you and all who are yours (your household).”
Bible in Basic English
So now, give the man back his wife, for he is a prophet, and let him say a prayer for you, so your life may be safe: but if you do not give her back, be certain that death will come to you and all your house.
Darby Translation
And now, restore the man's wife; for he is a prophet, and will pray for thee, that thou mayest live. And if thou do not restore her, know that thou shalt certainly die, thou and all that is thine.
Julia Smith Translation
And now turn back to the man the woman; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and do thou live: and if thou turn her not back, know that dying, thou shalt die, thou and all which are to thee.
King James 2000
Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for you, and you shall live: and if you restore her not, know that you shall surely die, you, and all that are yours.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So now, return the wife of the man, for he [is] a prophet, so that he will pray for you and you will live. And {if you do not return her}, know that you will certainly die, and all that [are] yours."
Modern King James verseion
Now therefore, restore his wife to the man. For he is a prophet, and he shall pray for you, and you shall live. And if you do not restore her, know that you shall surely die, you, and all that are yours.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now, therefore, deliver the man his wife again, for he is a prophet. And let him pray for thee that thou mayest live. But and if thou deliver her not again, be sure that thou shalt die the death, with all that thou hast."
NET Bible
But now give back the man's wife. Indeed he is a prophet and he will pray for you; thus you will live. But if you don't give her back, know that you will surely die along with all who belong to you."
New Heart English Bible
Now therefore, restore the man's wife. For he is a prophet, and he will pray for you, and you will live. If you do not restore her, know for sure that you will die, you, and all who are yours."
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore restore the man's wife, for a prophet, is he, that he may pray for thee and live thou, - But if thou art not going to restore her, know, that thou shalt die, thou - and all that are thine.
Webster
Now therefore restore to the man his wife, for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou shalt not restore her, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou and all that are thine.
World English Bible
Now therefore, restore the man's wife. For he is a prophet, and he will pray for you, and you will live. If you don't restore her, know for sure that you will die, you, and all who are yours."
Youngs Literal Translation
and now send back the man's wife, for he is inspired, and he doth pray for thee, and live thou; and if thou do not send back, know that dying thou dost die, thou, and all that thou hast.'
Themes
Condescension of God » Warns abimelech in a dream
Cowardice » Instances of » Abraham, in calling his wife his sister
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Abimelech
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Abimelech
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Abraham
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Abraham
Topics
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 20:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abraham And Abimelech
6
Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know that you did this with a clear conscience.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Samuel 7:5
Samuel said, “Gather all Israel at Mizpah,
Job 42:8
Now take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you.
2 Samuel 24:17
When David saw the angel striking the people, he said to the Lord, “Look, I am the one who has sinned; I am the one
Numbers 16:32-33
The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households, all Korah’s people,
2 Kings 5:11
But Naaman got angry and left, saying, “I was telling myself: He will surely come out, stand and call on the name of Yahweh his God, and will wave his hand
Genesis 2:17
but you must not eat
Genesis 12:15
Pharaoh’s officials saw her and praised her to Pharaoh, so the woman was taken to Pharaoh’s household.
Genesis 12:17
But the Lord struck Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram’s wife Sarai.
Genesis 20:18
for the Lord had completely closed all the wombs in Abimelech’s household on account of Sarah, Abraham’s wife.
Exodus 4:16
He will speak to the people for you. He will be your spokesman, and you will serve as God to him.
Exodus 7:1
The Lord answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother will be your prophet.
Exodus 12:1-3
The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt:
Exodus 18:17
“What you’re doing is not good,” Moses’ father-in-law said to him.
Leviticus 6:4
once he has sinned
Leviticus 6:7
In this way the priest will make atonement on his behalf before the Lord, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done to incur guilt.”
1 Samuel 7:8
The Israelites said to Samuel, “Don’t stop crying out to the Lord our God for us, so that He will save us from the hand of the Philistines.”
1 Samuel 12:19
They pleaded with Samuel, “Pray to the Lord your God for your servants,
1 Samuel 12:23
“As for me, I vow that I will not sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you.
1 Kings 13:6
Then the king responded to the man of God, “Plead for the favor of the Lord your God and pray for me
1 Kings 18:1-46
After a long time, the word of the Lord
2 Kings 19:2-4
Then he sent Eliakim, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the court secretary,
1 Chronicles 16:22
or harm My prophets.”
Job 34:19
and does not favor the rich over the poor,
for they are all the work of His hands.
Psalm 25:14
is for those who fear Him,
and He reveals His covenant to them.
Psalm 105:9-15
swore
Jeremiah 14:11
Then the Lord said to me, “Do not pray for the well-being of these people.
Jeremiah 15:1
Then the Lord said to me: “Even if
Jeremiah 27:18
If they are indeed prophets and if the word of the Lord is with them, let them intercede with the Lord of Hosts not to let the articles that remain in the Lord’s temple, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem go to Babylon.’
Ezekiel 3:18
If I say to the wicked person,
Ezekiel 33:8
If I say to the wicked, ‘Wicked one, you will surely die,’
Ezekiel 33:14-16
“So when I tell the wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ but he repents of his sin and does what is just and right—
1 Corinthians 14:4
The person who speaks in another language builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the church.
Hebrews 1:1
Long ago God spoke
Hebrews 13:4
Marriage must be respected by all, and the marriage bed kept undefiled, because God will judge immoral people and adulterers.
James 5:14-16
Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray over him after anointing him with olive oil in the name of the Lord.
1 John 5:16
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin that does not bring death, he should ask, and God
Revelation 11:5-6
If anyone wants to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and consumes their enemies;