And Abraham said (offering as his first apology for his sinful behavior the fear which he entertained of the depravity of the people), Because I thought,—literally, said (sc. in my heart)—Surely the fear of God is not in this place;—otherwise, there is not any fear of God, רק having usually a confirming sense with reference to what follows—and they will slay me for my wife's sake.
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Genesis 20:11
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