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Genesis 20:15 · KJV

"And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee."

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Passage Context

13And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said unto her, This is thy kindness which thou shalt shew unto me; at every place whither we shall come, say of me, He is my brother.
14And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife.
15And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.
16And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.
17So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to hospitality from others?

2

What does it mean for you to have a place to call home?

3

When have you felt welcomed in a new environment?

Life Application

hospitality

Be open to welcoming others into your life and home.

community

Seek to create a sense of belonging for those around you.

Places in This Verse

Gerar(Near modern-day Gaza, Israel today)

Gerar was a Philistine city where Abraham interacted with its king, Abimelech. It was significant for trade and political alliances.

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