Genesis 26:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

with his beautiful wife Rebekah. He was afraid that someone might kill him to get her, and so he told everyone that Rebekah was his sister.

Cross References

Genesis 12:13

Please save my life by saying that you are my sister.”

Genesis 12:15

The king's officials told him about her, and she was taken to his house.

Genesis 20:11

Abraham answered: I did it because I didn't think any of you respected God, and I was sure that someone would kill me to get my wife.

Genesis 20:2

he told everyone that his wife Sarah was his sister. So King Abimelech of Gerar had Sarah brought to him.

Genesis 26:6

Isaac moved to Gerar

Genesis 26:8

After Isaac had been there a long time, King Abimelech looked out of a window and saw Isaac hugging and kissing Rebekah.

Proverbs 29:25

Don't fall into the trap of being a coward— trust the LORD, and you will be safe.

Matthew 10:28

Don't be afraid of people. They can kill you, but they cannot harm your soul. Instead, you should fear God who can destroy both your body and your soul in hell.

Ephesians 5:25

A husband should love his wife as much as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it.

Colossians 3:9

And stop lying to each other. You have given up your old way of life with its habits.