Genesis 20:7
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20:7But now give back the man’s wife. Indeed14 he is a prophet15 and he will pray for you; thus you will live.16 But if you don’t give her back,17 know that you will surely die18 along with all who belong to you.”
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- 14 Or “for,” if the particle is understood as causal (as many English translations do) rather than asseverative.
- 15 For a discussion of the term prophet see N. Walker, “What is a Nabhi?” 73 (1961): 99–100.
- 16 After the preceding jussive (or imperfect), the imperative with vav conjunctive here indicates result. He will pray for you that you may live. Abraham was known as a man of God whose prayer would be effectual. Ironically and sadly, he was also known as a liar.
- 17 Heb “if there is not you returning.” The suffix on the particle becomes the subject of the negated clause.
- 18 The imperfect is preceded by the infinitive absolute to make the warning emphatic.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Now then, return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, so that he will pray for you, and you shall live. But if you do not return her, know that you shall surely die, you and all who are yours.”
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all who belong to you will die.”
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, know that you will certainly die, you and all who are yours.”
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NLTNew Living Translation
Now return the woman to her husband, and he will pray for you, for he is a prophet. Then you will live. But if you don’t return her to him, you can be sure that you and all your people will die.”
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
So now, return the wife of the man, for he is a prophet, so that he will pray for you and you will live. And if you do not return her, know that you will certainly die, and all that are yours.”
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KJV 1900King James Version
Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.
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