Genesis 12:11 nasb — It came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful wom…

NASB

"It came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman;"

— Genesis 12:11, NASB

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Genesis 12 — Context

8

Then he proceeded from there to the mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; and there he built an altar to the LORD and called upon the name of the LORD.

9

Abram journeyed on, continuing toward the Negev.

10

Now there was a famine in the land; so Abram went down to Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was severe in the land.

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It came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman;

12

and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, 'This is his wife'; and they will kill me, but they will let you live.

13

"Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well with me because of you, and that I may live on account of you."

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It came about when Abram came into Egypt, the Egyptians saw that the woman was very beautiful.

Genesis 12:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 12:11 say?
Genesis 12:11 in the NASB reads: “It came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman;”
Where is Genesis 12:11 in the Bible?
Genesis 12:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 12, verse 11.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 12:11.
What translation should I read Genesis 12:11 in?
Genesis 12:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 12:11?
Genesis 12:11 reads (NASB): “It came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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