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Settle wherever you please.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Abimelech said, Behold, my land <i>is</i> before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Abimelech said, “See, my land <i>is</i> before you; dwell where it pleases you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abimelech said, “Behold, my land is before you; settle wherever you please.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Abimelech said, &#8220Behold, my land is before you; settle wherever you please.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Abimelech said, “Behold, my land is before you; settle wherever you please.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Abimelech said, “Behold, my land is before you; settle wherever it is good in your sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Abimelech said, “Behold, my land is before you; settle wherever you please.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you want.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abimelech said, &#8220Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you want.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and told Abraham he could settle anywhere in his country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Abimelech said, "Look, here's my land. Live anywhere you like."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He said to Abraham, "Here is my whole land; live anywhere you like." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and said, "Look! My land is available to you, so settle wherever you please."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Abimelech said, ?Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you please.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Abimelech said, "Look, my land is before you; live wherever you please." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Abimelech said, "Look, my land is before you. Dwell where it pleases you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abimelech said, “Behold, my land is before you. Dwell where it pleases you.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Abimelech says, “Behold, my land [is] before you, where it is good in your eyes, dwell”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Abimelech saith, 'Lo, my land is before thee, where it is good in thine eyes, dwell;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abimelech will say, Behold, my land before thy face: dwell in the good in thine eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And said: The land is before you, dwell wheresoever it shall please thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said, “The land is in your sight. Dwell wherever it will please you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Abimelech said, “Here, my land is at your disposal; settle wherever you please.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Abimelech said, “My land is before you; settle where it pleases you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Abimeleck said to Abraham, Behold, my land is before you; dwell wherever you please.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abimelek said to Abraham, “Behold, shepherd before you; dwell wherever it is excellent in your eyes.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Abimelech said: 'Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abimelech said to Abraam, Behold, my land is before thee, dwell wheresoever it may please thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/20-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=4507" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/20.htm">Abraham, Sarah, and Abimelech</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>So Abimelech brought sheep and cattle, menservants and maidservants, and he gave them to Abraham and restored his wife Sarah to him. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><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.">And Abimelech</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/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Look,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">my land</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">is before you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: šêḇ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">Settle wherever you please.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: baṭ·ṭō·wḇ (Prep-b, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>And he said to Sarah, “See, I am giving your brother a thousand pieces of silver. It is your vindication before all who are with you; you are completely cleared.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-10.htm">Genesis 12:10-20</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-1.htm">Genesis 26:1-11</a></span><br />Now there was another famine in the land, subsequent to the one that had occurred in Abraham’s time. And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines at Gerar. / The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt. Settle in the land where I tell you. / Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/13-14.htm">Genesis 13:14-17</a></span><br />After Lot had departed, the LORD said to Abram, “Now lift up your eyes from the place where you are, and look to the north and south and east and west, / for all the land that you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever. / I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if one could count the dust of the earth, then your offspring could be counted. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22-34</a></span><br />At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do. / Now, 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.” / And Abraham replied, “I swear it.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/23-3.htm">Genesis 23:3-20</a></span><br />Then Abraham got up from beside his dead wife and said to the Hittites, / “I am a foreigner and an outsider among you. Give me a burial site among you so that I can bury my dead.” / The Hittites replied to Abraham, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Genesis 24:35</a></span><br />“The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12-14</a></span><br />Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, / and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy. / He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-24.htm">Genesis 31:24</a></span><br />But that night God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream and warned him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5</a></span><br />From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-36.htm">Exodus 12:36</a></span><br />And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-21.htm">Exodus 3:21-22</a></span><br />And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed. / Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/11-3.htm">Exodus 11:3</a></span><br />And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/33-12.htm">Exodus 33:12-17</a></span><br />Then Moses said to the LORD, “Look, You have been telling me, ‘Lead this people up,’ but You have not let me know whom You will send with me. Yet You have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have found favor in My sight.’ / Now if indeed I have found favor in Your sight, please let me know Your ways, that I may know You and find favor in Your sight. Remember that this nation is Your people.” / And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-25.htm">Deuteronomy 2:25</a></span><br />This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before you: dwell where it pleases you.</p><p class="hdg">my land.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-9.htm">Genesis 13:9</a></b></br> <i>Is</i> not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if <i>thou wilt take</i> the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if <i>thou depart</i> to the right hand, then I will go to the left.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/34-10.htm">Genesis 34:10</a></b></br> And ye shall dwell with us: and the land shall be before you; dwell and trade ye therein, and get you possessions therein.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/47-6.htm">Genesis 47:6</a></b></br> The land of Egypt <i>is</i> before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest <i>any</i> men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.</p><p class="hdg">where it pleaseth thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Abimelech</a> <a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Abim'elech</a> <a href="/genesis/19-30.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/genesis/19-8.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/20-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/20-7.htm">Live</a> <a href="/genesis/19-20.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Pleaseth</a> <a href="/genesis/19-8.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Settle</a> <a href="/genesis/19-12.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Wherever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Abimelech</a> <a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Abim'elech</a> <a href="/genesis/24-3.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/genesis/20-16.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/21-16.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/24-3.htm">Live</a> <a href="/genesis/23-13.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-16.htm">Pleaseth</a> <a href="/genesis/31-30.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/genesis/25-18.htm">Settle</a> <a href="/genesis/21-12.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Wherever</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/20-1.htm">Abraham sojourns at Gerar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/20-2.htm">Denies his wife, who is taken by Abimelech.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/20-3.htm">Abimelech is reproved for her in a dream.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/20-9.htm">He rebukes Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Restores Sarah;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/20-16.htm">and reproves her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Abimelech and his family are healed at Abraham's prayer.</a></span><br></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'; 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This particular Abimelech is the king of Gerar, a region in the Negev. His interaction with Abraham highlights the recurring theme of God's protection over His chosen people, even in foreign lands. Abimelech's respectful approach to Abraham indicates a recognition of Abraham's status and God's favor upon him.<p><b>“Look, my land is before you.</b><br>This phrase signifies an offer of hospitality and generosity. In ancient Near Eastern culture, offering land or resources to a foreigner was a significant gesture of peace and goodwill. It reflects the customs of the time, where land was a primary resource and offering it demonstrated trust and alliance. This also underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be a blessing to the nations.<p><b>Settle wherever you please.”</b><br>Abimelech's offer for Abraham to settle freely in the land is significant, as it shows a level of respect and acknowledgment of Abraham's God-given authority. This freedom to choose where to settle is a precursor to the eventual possession of the Promised Land by Abraham's descendants. It also foreshadows the future settlement of Israel in Canaan, as God had promised Abraham that his offspring would inherit the land. This act of allowing Abraham to settle freely can be seen as a type of Christ, who offers rest and a place in His kingdom to all who follow Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a></b><br>The king of Gerar, who took Sarah into his household, believing her to be Abraham's sister. After God intervened, he returned Sarah to Abraham and offered them land to settle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The patriarch who journeyed to Gerar and, out of fear, misrepresented Sarah as his sister. Despite his deception, God protected him and his family.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sarah.htm">Sarah</a></b><br>Abraham's wife, who was taken by Abimelech but later returned unharmed after God warned Abimelech in a dream.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gerar.htm">Gerar</a></b><br>A Philistine city where Abraham and Sarah sojourned. It is significant as a place of testing and divine intervention.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_intervention.htm">God's Intervention</a></b><br>God appeared to Abimelech in a dream, warning him of the consequences of taking Sarah, thus protecting the covenant promise through Abraham and Sarah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a></b><br>Despite human failings, God's plans and purposes prevail. He protects His covenant people and fulfills His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a></b><br>Abraham's deception serves as a reminder of the importance of truthfulness and trust in God's protection rather than relying on human schemes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_in_human_weakness.htm">God's Grace in Human Weakness</a></b><br>God’s intervention in Abimelech’s dream shows His grace and mercy, even when His people make mistakes. He works through imperfect people to accomplish His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_generosity.htm">Hospitality and Generosity</a></b><br>Abimelech’s offer to Abraham to settle in his land reflects a spirit of generosity and hospitality, which believers are encouraged to emulate.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_order_canaanites'_death.htm">Why did God order the Canaanites' extermination?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/god's_role_with_humans_in_old_testament.htm">How did God interact with humanity in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_genesis_20_a_repeated_deception_pattern.htm">Does the account in Genesis 20 conflict with similar narratives in Genesis 12:10-20 and Genesis 26:1-11, implying a repeated pattern of deception?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_23_14_align_with_later_prophecies.htm">How does Joshua 23:14's statement that all God's promises were fulfilled reconcile with later prophetic books that foresee unfulfilled promises?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.</span> Literally, in the good in <span class="accented">thine eyes</span>; the generous Philistine offering him a settlement within his borders, whereas the Egyptian monarch hastened his departure from the country (<a href="/genesis/12-20.htm">Genesis 12:20</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/20-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Abimelech</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abimelech -- 'father is king', a Philistine name, also an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Look,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my land</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְצִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is before you.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Settle wherever you please.”</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵֽׁב׃</span> <span class="translit">(šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/20-15.htm">OT Law: Genesis 20:15 Abimelech said Behold my land is before (Gen. 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