Definition: Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid.

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down that verse from Genesis 20:8. It’s a really important story about God's plan and a bit of a mystery! Here’s what it means in simpler terms: Basically, God is telling Abraham (a very important figure in the Bible) something very significant. “Genesis 20” refers to a specific part of the creation story – the story of how God created the world and made humans. “8 Therefore Abimelech rose early…” This means that Abraham, who was already traveling with his family, suddenly realized he had a big problem. He woke up and started thinking about something he’d heard before. “…called all his servants…” This is where the story gets interesting. Abraham called some of his trusted companions to listen to him. “and told all these things in their ears…” He explained a secret – a story about a giant, terrifying creature that God had created. So, what was this giant? The verse doesn’t explicitly say it was a giant beast. But the important thing is that God revealed this creature to Abraham. It was a powerful and frightening being, and it was meant to scare him so he wouldn't try to take it with him! Why was this story important? It’s a key part of the creation story because it shows: God's power: He created everything, including this enormous creature. Fear and respect: Abraham showed fear – a natural reaction to something so powerful. It demonstrates that even God’s creations can be intimidating. In short, this verse describes a moment of revelation where God revealed a secret about a dangerous creature to Abraham, leading to a feeling of fear and prompting him to be cautious. --- Do you want me to: Explain any part of the story in more detail? Talk about what the story means for humanity as a whole? Give you a little background on the context of this verse within the larger creation narrative?