Genesis 20:17

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Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, his wife, and his female slaves so that they could have children.

Cross References

Genesis 12:17

However, the Lord struck Pharaoh and his household with terrible plagues because of Sarai, Abram’s wife.

Genesis 20:7

Give the man’s wife back to him now, because he’s a prophet. He will pray for you, and you will live. But if you don’t give her back, you and all who belong to you are doomed to die.”

Genesis 29:31

When the Lord saw Leah was unloved, he made it possible for her to have children, but Rachel had none.

Ezra 6:10

Then they can offer sacrifices that please the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

Job 42:8

So take seven young bulls and seven rams. Go to my servant Job, and make a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you. Then I will accept his prayer not to treat you as godless fools. After all, you didn’t speak what is right about me as my servant Job has done.”

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord is far from wicked people, but he hears the prayers of righteous people.

Proverbs 15:8

A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayers of decent people please him.

Isaiah 45:11

The Lord is the Holy One and the maker of Israel. This is what the Lord says: Ask me about what is going to happen to my children! Are you going to give me orders concerning my handiwork?

Numbers 12:13

So Moses cried to the Lord, “Please, God, heal her!”

Numbers 21:7

The people came to Moses and said, “We sinned when we criticized the Lord and you. Pray to the Lord so that he will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses prayed for the people.

Matthew 21:22

Have faith that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Matthew 7:7

“Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.

Acts 3:24

Samuel and all the prophets who followed him spoke about these days.

Philippians 4:6

Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brothers and sisters, pray for us.

James 5:16

So admit your sins to each other, and pray for each other so that you will be healed. Prayers offered by those who have God’s approval are effective.