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HOLY BIBLE
BOOK OF GENESIS
GENESIS 20
1From there, Abraham journeyed toward the region of the Negeb, and settled between Kadesh and Shur. While he sojourned in Gerar,
2Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister. So Abimelech, king of Gerar, sent for Sarah and took her.
3But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said, You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken; for she is a man's wife.
4Now Abimelech had not come near her, and he said, Lord, will you slay a righteous nation also?
5Did he not say to me, She is my sister? And she, even she herself said, He is my brother. In the integrity of my heart and innocence of my hands have I done this.
6And God said to him in the dream, Yes, I know that you did this in the integrity of your heart; so I kept you from sinning against Me. For this reason I did not let you touch her.
7So now restore this man's wife; for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you, and you shall live. If you do not return her, know that you will surely die, you and all that are yours.
8Early the next morning Abimelech summoned all his servants, and told them all these things, and the men were terrified.
9Then Abimelech summoned Abraham and said to him, What have you done to us? How have I wronged you, that you should bring so great a guilt upon me and my kingdom? You have done things to me that should not be done.
10Then Abimelech asked Abraham, What was your purpose in doing this thing?
11Abraham replied, Because I thought, surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for the sake of my wife.
12And yet, she is in truth my sister. She is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.
13And when God caused me to wander from my father's house, I said to her, This is the kindness you shall show me; at every place to which we come, say of me, he is my brother.
14Then Abimelech took sheep and oxen, and male and female servants, and gave them to Abraham; and restored Sarah his wife.
15And Abimelech said, Look, my land is before you; dwell wherever it pleases you.
16And to Sarah he said, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. This is to cover the offense against you before all who are with you. You are completely vindicated.
17So Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, as well as his wife, and his female servants, so that they could have children;
18For the LORD had closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
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- Description: Nine homilies on the six days of creation (Genesis 1:1-31), exploring both literal and spiritual meanings. Basil emphasizes God’s omnipotence, the instantaneous nature of creation, and the cosmos’s order, integrating philosophical insights with Scripture.
- Relevance: A foundational Orthodox text, ideal for your site’s authoritative exegesis.
- Source: Available in English via Fathers of the Church series (Catholic University of America Press) or CCEL.org (public domain).
- St. Ambrose of Milan – Hexaemeron (Catholic, 4th century)
- Description: Six sermons on the creation days, heavily influenced by St. Basil but adapted for a Latin audience. Ambrose blends literal and allegorical interpretations, focusing on God’s providence and creation’s harmony.
- Relevance: A key Catholic commentary, complementing Orthodox perspectives.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Fathers of the Church series.
- St. Ephrem the Syrian – Commentary on Genesis (Orthodox/Catholic, Syriac tradition, 4th century)
- Description: A verse-by-verse exegesis of Genesis, including Genesis 1, with a focus on literal interpretation and Syriac theological traditions. Ephrem’s concise style emphasizes doctrinal fidelity and spiritual insights.
- Relevance: Bridges Catholic and Orthodox traditions, ideal for your Septuagint-based focus.
- Source: Translated in St. Ephrem the Syrian: Selected Prose Works (Catholic University of America Press).
- St. Augustine of Hippo – The Literal Meaning of Genesis (Catholic, early 5th century)
- Description: Augustine’s detailed commentary explores literal and allegorical readings, proposing that the “days” of Genesis 1 may be instantaneous or symbolic, reflecting God’s eternal act. It addresses creation’s purpose and God’s eternity.
- Relevance: A cornerstone of Catholic exegesis, offering intellectual depth.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Works of St. Augustine.
- St. John Chrysostom – Homilies on Genesis (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: A series of 67 homilies, with several covering Genesis 1, focusing on literal interpretation and moral/spiritual lessons. Chrysostom’s pastoral style makes the text accessible yet profound.
- Relevance: Widely respected in Orthodox tradition, suitable for lay readers.
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