Genesis 20:6

20:6 Then in the dream God replied to him, “Yes, I know that you have done this with a clear conscience. 1  That is why I have kept you 2  from sinning against me and why 3  I did not allow you to touch her.

Genesis 20:18

20:18 For the Lord 4  had caused infertility to strike every woman 5  in the household of Abimelech because he took 6  Sarah, Abraham’s wife.

1 tn Heb “with the integrity of your heart.”

2 tn Heb “and I, even I, kept you.”

3 tn Heb “therefore.”

4 tn In the Hebrew text the clause begins with “because.”

5 tn Heb had completely closed up every womb.” In the Hebrew text infinitive absolute precedes the finite verb for emphasis.

6 tn Heb “because of.” The words “he took” are supplied in the translation for clarity.