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<a href="/nasb/genesis/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now it came about at that time that Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, &#8220God is with you in all that you do; <a href="/nasb77/genesis/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now it came about at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, “God is with you in all that you do; <a href="/lsb/genesis/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, “God is with you in all that you do; <a href="/amp/genesis/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now at that time Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, said to Abraham, “God is with you in everything you do; <a href="/csb/genesis/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At that time Abimelech, accompanied by Phicol the commander of his army, said to Abraham, “God is with you in everything you do. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> At that time Abimelech, accompanied by Phicol the commander of his army, said to Abraham, &#8220God is with you in everything you do. <a href="/asv/genesis/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest: <a href="/cev/genesis/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> About this time Abimelech and his army commander Phicol said to Abraham, "God blesses everything you do! <a href="/erv/genesis/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest: <a href="/gwt/genesis/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At that time Abimelech, accompanied by Phicol, the commander of his army, said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. <a href="/gnt/genesis/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> At that time Abimelech went with Phicol, the commander of his army, and said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do. <a href="/isv/genesis/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> About that time, Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, told Abraham, "God is with you in everything that you're doing. <a href="/msb/genesis/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, ?God is with you in all that you do. <a href="/net/genesis/21.htm">NET Bible</a> At that time Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do. <a href="/nheb/genesis/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It happened at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army spoke to Abraham, saying, "God is with you in all that you do. <a href="/wbt/genesis/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, spoke to Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest: <a href="/web/genesis/21.htm">World English Bible</a> At that time, Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his army spoke to Abraham, saying, “God is with you in all that you do. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass at that time that Abimelech speaks—Phichol also, head of his host—to Abraham, saying, “God [is] with you in all that you are doing; <a href="/ylt/genesis/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass at that time that Abimelech speaketh -- Phichol also, head of his host -- unto Abraham, saying, 'God is with thee in all that thou art doing; <a href="/slt/genesis/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it shall be in that tune, and Abimelech will speak, and Phicol, leader of his army, to Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> At the same time Abimelech, and Phicol the general of his army said to Abraham: God is with thee in all that thou dost. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> At the same time, Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, said to Abraham: “God is with you in everything that you do. <a href="/nabre/genesis/21.htm">New American Bible</a> At that time Abimelech, accompanied by Phicol, the commander of his army, said to Abraham: “God is with you in everything you do. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> At that time Abimelech, with Phicol the commander of his army, said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it came to pass at that time that Abimeleck and Phichol, the general of his army, said to Abraham, God is with you in all that you do; <a href="/hpbt/genesis/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it was at that time, Abimelek and Phikol, Captain of his army, said to Abraham, “God is with you in everything that you do:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his host spoke unto Abraham, saying: 'God is with thee in all that thou doest. <a href="/sep/genesis/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass at that time that Abimelech spoke, and Ochozath his friend, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, to Abraam, saying, God is with thee in all things, whatsoever thou mayest do. <a href="/parallel/genesis/21-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=4706" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/21.htm">The Covenant at Beersheba</a> 22<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hi·w (Art:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">At that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: bā·‘êṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">time</a> <a href="/hebrew/40.htm" title="40: ’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ab and melek; father of king; Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites.">Abimelech</a> <a href="/hebrew/6369.htm" title="6369: ū·p̄î·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Commander of Abimelech's army. Apparently from peh and kol; mouth of all; Picol, a Philistine.">and Phicol</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar- (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commander</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ōw (N-csc:: 3ms) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of his army</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">Abraham,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">“God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">is with you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵōl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">do.</a> 23Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">Genesis 26:26-31</a> Later, Abimelech came to Isaac from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army. / “Why have you come to me?” Isaac asked them. “You hated me and sent me away.” / “We can plainly see that the LORD has been with you,” they replied. “We recommend that there should now be an oath between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you ... <a href="/genesis/20-1.htm">Genesis 20:1-18</a> Now Abraham journeyed from there to the region of the Negev and settled between Kadesh and Shur. While he was staying in Gerar, / Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.” So Abimelech king of Gerar had Sarah brought to him. / One night, however, God came to Abimelech in a dream and told him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken, for she is a married woman.” ... <a href="/genesis/12-10.htm">Genesis 12:10-20</a> Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe. / As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman, / and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live. ... <a href="/genesis/31-44.htm">Genesis 31:44-54</a> Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.” / So Jacob picked out a stone and set it up as a pillar, / and he said to his relatives, “Gather some stones.” So they took stones and made a mound, and there by the mound they ate. ... <a href="/exodus/23-32.htm">Exodus 23:32</a> You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods. <a href="/joshua/9-15.htm">Joshua 9:15-21</a> And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them. / Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites learned that they were neighbors, living among them. / So the Israelites set out and on the third day arrived at their cities—Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim. ... <a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a> Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. <a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12</a> And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty. <a href="/2_chronicles/16-3.htm">2 Chronicles 16:3</a> “Let there be a treaty between me and you as there was between my father and your father. See, I have sent you silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” <a href="/psalms/105-14.htm">Psalm 105:14-15</a> He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: / “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” <a href="/isaiah/33-8.htm">Isaiah 33:8</a> The highways are deserted; travel has ceased. The treaty has been broken, the witnesses are despised, and human life is disregarded. <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a> Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one. <a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Luke 6:31</a> Do to others as you would have them do to you. <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spoke to Abraham, saying, God is with you in all that you do:A.<a href="/genesis/20-2.htm">Genesis 20:2</a> And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.<a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">Genesis 26:26</a> Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army.God.<a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Genesis 20:17</a> So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.<a href="/genesis/26-28.htm">Genesis 26:28</a> And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us, even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee;<a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Genesis 28:15</a> And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/20-18.htm">Abimelech</a> <a href="/genesis/20-18.htm">Abim'elech</a> <a href="/genesis/21-14.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Army</a> <a href="/revelation/18-17.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/genesis/2-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/24-7.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/genesis/14-15.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/genesis/2-1.htm">Host</a> <a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">Phichol</a> <a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">Phicol</a> <a href="/genesis/20-8.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/21-2.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/21-25.htm">Abimelech</a> <a href="/genesis/21-25.htm">Abim'elech</a> <a href="/genesis/21-24.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Army</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Host</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Phichol</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Phicol</a> <a href="/genesis/22-7.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/21-34.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 21</div>1. <a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Isaac is born, and circumcised.</a> 6. <a href="/genesis/21-6.htm">Sarah's joy.</a> 8. <a href="/genesis/21-8.htm">Isaac is weaned.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/21-9.htm">Hagar and Ishmael sent away.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/21-15.htm">Hagar in distress.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">The angel relieves and comforts her.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beersheba.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>At that time This phrase situates the event within a specific period in Abraham's life, following the birth of Isaac and the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael. It highlights a time of transition and fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham.Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army Abimelech is a Philistine king, and Phicol is his military commander. Their presence indicates the importance of the meeting. Abimelech's earlier encounter with Abraham in <a href="/genesis/20.htm">Genesis 20</a>, where God intervened to protect Sarah, sets a precedent for their relationship. The mention of Phicol suggests the seriousness of the diplomatic engagement, as military leaders were often involved in treaty negotiations.said to Abraham Abraham, the patriarch, is recognized as a significant figure by surrounding nations. His reputation and God's evident blessing upon him attract the attention of local rulers. This interaction underscores Abraham's growing influence and the fulfillment of God's promise to make him a great nation.God is with you in all that you do This acknowledgment by Abimelech and Phicol reflects the visible evidence of God's favor upon Abraham. It echoes the covenantal promise in <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>, where God promises to bless Abraham and make his name great. The recognition by foreign leaders serves as a testament to God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His plan through Abraham. This phrase also prefigures the presence of God with His people, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, Immanuel, "God with us" (<a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a> A Philistine king who recognizes God's presence with Abraham. His name means "my father is king" in Hebrew, indicating a royal lineage or title. 2. <a href="/topical/p/phicol.htm">Phicol</a> The commander of Abimelech's army. His presence signifies the importance of the meeting and the respect Abimelech has for Abraham. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The patriarch of the Israelites, chosen by God to be the father of many nations. His relationship with God is evident to those around him. 4. <a href="/topical/b/beersheba.htm">Beersheba</a> The location where this event takes place, later becoming a significant site in Israel's history. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a> The central theme of this verse, highlighting God's favor and guidance in Abraham's life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_our_lives.htm">God's Presence in Our Lives</a> Just as God was with Abraham, He is with us today. We should live in a way that others can see God's presence in our lives. <a href="/topical/w/witness_to_others.htm">Witness to Others</a> Abraham's life was a testimony to those around him. Our actions and faith should similarly testify to God's work in our lives. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_peaceful_relations.htm">Seeking Peaceful Relations</a> Abraham's interaction with Abimelech shows the importance of maintaining peaceful and respectful relationships with others, even those outside our faith community. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_work.htm">Recognizing God's Work</a> Abimelech's acknowledgment of God's presence with Abraham encourages us to recognize and affirm God's work in the lives of others. <a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a> The continuity of God's presence from Abraham to Isaac reminds us of the importance of passing down faith and values to future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 21</a> <a href="/q/does_gen_21_22-24_show_abimelech's_respect.htm">Does Genesis 21:22–24 align with any external sources suggesting Abimelech acknowledged Abraham’s authority in that region? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_philistines_in_genesis_contradict_history.htm">Why does the existence of Philistines in Genesis contradict the historical record, as they arrived centuries later?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_abimelech_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abimelech in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_abimelech_in_genesis_26_8_related.htm">How do we reconcile the figure called Abimelech here (Genesis 26:8) with the Abimelech who interacted with Abraham generations earlier? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>ABIMELECH'S COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM.(22) Abimelech and Phichol.--Abimelech, that is Father-King, was the title not only of the king of Gerar, but of the kings of the Philistines generally (<a href="/genesis/26-1.htm" title="And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines to Gerar.">Genesis 26:1</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm" title="And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.">1Samuel 21:10</a>, marg.; Psalms 34, tit.). In like manner Phichol, mouth of all, seems to have been the official designation of the prime minister, and commander-in-chief. This visit of the king and his vizier appears to have taken place some considerable time after the beginning of the sojourn of Abraham at Gerar; for the friendly feelings which then existed had evidently given way to a coolness, occasioned by the quarrels between their herdsmen. In this narrative, Abraham appears as a chieftain powerful enough for a king to wish to make an alliance with him; and thus his abandonment of Sarah, and his receiving of presents in compensation for the wrong done her, seems the more unworthy of him. Abimelech, on the other hand, acts generously as of old, and shows no signs of ill-will at the growing power of one whose expectation was that his race would possess the whole land.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - And it came to pass at that time, - possibly in immediate sequence to the incident of the preceding chapter, but, "according to the common law of Hebrew narrative, probably not long after the birth of Isaac." (Murphy) - that Abimelech - the king of Gerar (<a href="/genesis/20-2.htm">Genesis 20:2</a>; <a href="/genesis/26-1.htm">Genesis 26:1, 16</a>) - and Phi-chol - if the name be Shemitic, "mouth of all," i.e. spokesman of all (Murphy), ruler of all (Gesenius); or "the distinguished" (Furst); believed to have been a titular designation of the Philistine monarch's grand vizier or prime minister (Lange, 'Speaker's Commentary'), who was also - the chief captain of his host (i.e. the commander-in-chief of his forces) spake unto Abraham (having come from Gerar for the purpose), saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest - a conviction derived from his former acquaintance with the patriarch (<a href="/genesis/20.htm">Genesis 20</a>.), his knowledge of Isaac s birth, and his general observation of the patriarch's prosperity. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/21-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>At that הַהִ֔וא (ha·hi·w) Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are time בָּעֵ֣ת (bā·‘êṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> Time, now, when Abimelech אֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְ (’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name and Phicol וּפִיכֹל֙ (ū·p̄î·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6369.htm">Strong's 6369: </a> Phicol -- commander of Abimelech's army the commander שַׂר־ (śar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of his army צְבָא֔וֹ (ṣə·ḇā·’ōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Abraham, אַבְרָהָ֖ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation “God אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is with you עִמְּךָ֔ (‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with in all בְּכֹ֥ל (bə·ḵōl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you אַתָּ֖ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you do. עֹשֶֽׂה׃ (‘ō·śeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/21-22.htm">OT Law: Genesis 21:22 It happened at that time that Abimelech (Gen. 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