Genesis 26:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, certainly she is your wife; and how said you, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die for her.
Genesis 26:9 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy wife: and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die because of her.
Genesis 26:9 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Abimelech sent for Isaac and said, “So she is really your wife! How could you say, ‘She is my sister’?” Isaac replied, “Because I thought I might die on account of her.”
Genesis 26:9 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 26:9 say?
Genesis 26:9 in modern King James wording reads: "And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, certainly she is your wife; and how said you, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die for her."
Where is Genesis 26:9 found in the Bible?
Genesis 26:9 is verse 9 of chapter 26 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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