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NASB | James 4:2 You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. You are envious and cannot obtain; so you fight and quarrel. You do not have because you do not ask. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 4:2 You are jealous and covet [what others have] and your lust goes unfulfilled; so you murder. You are envious and cannot obtain [the object of your envy]; so you fight and battle. You do not have because you do not ask [it of God]. [1 John 3:15] |
Bible Question:
Shalom y'all, I have a question, it's a "why" that pretty much calls for speculation but I would like to hear other's thoughts. In Gen. 20:7 God is telling Abimelech that Abraham will pray for him and his house to be healed. Why didn't God just go ahead and do this Himself at that time? Was he wanting somehow to exalt Abraham in the eyes of this king? Thanks to all Cheri |
Bible Answer: Here are just some quick ideas from this passage. I hope this quick response may lead you to some “speculative” relief. When Abimelech took Sarah by force, he made Abraham the aggrieved party. The one wronged is the one who should intercede on behalf of the offender. Moses prays for Miriam, Job for his three friends, Jesus for us and his accusers and those crucifying him. Here would be a good Text to use in support of “loving your enemies, and praying for those who persecute you.” Those who do not show mercy toward his neighbor is no true son of Abraham. We also see that Abimelech’s household is barren, and even the women ready to give birth could not until Abraham prayed. Yet Abraham’s own wife remained barren. It isn’t until after Abraham prays to heal another of the very thing he needs that his own prayer for himself is answered. I’m personally fonder of the first paragraph. Either way, the story is a lesson for Abraham as well as for us today. MJH |