Genesis 20:11
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King James Version (modern wording)
And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.
Genesis 20:11 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife’s sake.
Genesis 20:11 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Abraham replied, “I thought to myself, ‘Surely there is no fear of God in this place. They will kill me on account of my wife.’
Genesis 20:11 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 20:11 say?
Genesis 20:11 in modern King James wording reads: "And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake."
Where is Genesis 20:11 found in the Bible?
Genesis 20:11 is verse 11 of chapter 20 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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