Gênesis 20

Gênesis 20

Henry - Verses 9-13. See here much to blame, even in the father of the faithful. Mark his distrust of God, his undue care about life, his intent to deceive. He also threw temptation in the way of others, caused affliction to them, exposed himself and Sarah to just rebukes, and yet attempted an excuse. These things are written for our warning, not for us to imitate. Even Abraham hath not whereof to glory. He cannot be justified by his works, but must be indebted for justification, to that righteousness which is upon all and unto all them that believe. We must not condemn all as hypocrites who fall into sin, if they do not continue in it. But let the unhumbled and impenitent take heed that they do not sin on, thinking that grace may abound. Abimelech, being warned of God, takes the warning; and being truly afraid of sin and its consequences, he rose early to pursue the directions given him. Genesis 20:10 And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What have you encountered, that you have done this thing?” AMP And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What have you encountered or seen [in us or our customs], that you have done this [unjust] thing?” AMPC And Abimelech said to Abraham, What did you see [in us] that [justified] you in doing such a thing as this? CSB Abimelech also asked Abraham, “What made you do this?” CEB Abimelech said to Abraham, “What were you thinking when you did this thing?” CJB Avimelekh went on, asking Avraham, “Whatever could have caused you to do such a thing?” Genesis 20 Resources - Multiple sermons and commentaries WHAT POSSESSED YOU TO DO THIS THING? And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What have you encountered, that you have done this thing?” - NIV = ""What was your reason for doing this?" The question implies that Abraham had some motive for deceiving Abimelech. G Campbell