Genesis 20:6

Context

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 you² from sinning against me and why³ I did not allow you to touch her.

Genesis 20:18

Context
20:18 For the Lord⁴ had caused infertility to strike every woman⁵ in the household of Abimelech because he took⁶ Sarah, Abraham’s wife.

[20:6] ¹tn Heb “with the integrity of your heart.”

[20:6] ²tn Heb “and I, even I, kept you.”

[20:6] ³tn Heb “therefore.”

[20:18] ⁴tn In the Hebrew text the clause begins with “because.”

[20:18] ⁵tn Heb had completely closed up every womb.” In the Hebrew text infinitive absolute precedes the finite verb for emphasis.

[20:18] ⁶tn Heb “because of.” The words “he took” are supplied in the translation for clarity.