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Genesis 12:12-1964 bbe — And I am certain that when the men of Egypt see you, they will say, This is his wife: and they will put me to death and…

Bible in Basic English

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And I am certain that when the men of Egypt see you, they will say, This is his wife: and they will put me to death and keep you.

13

Say, then, that you are my sister, and so it will be well with me because of you, and my life will be kept safe on your account.

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And so it was that when Abram came into Egypt, the men of Egypt, looking on the woman, saw that she was fair.

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And Pharaoh's great men, having seen her, said words in praise of her to Pharaoh, and she was taken into Pharaoh's house.

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And because of her, he was good to Abram, and he had sheep and oxen and asses, and men-servants and women-servants, and camels.

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And the Lord sent great troubles on Pharaoh's house because of Sarai, Abram's wife.

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Then Pharaoh sent for Abram, and said, What have you done to me? why did you not say that she was your wife?

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Why did you say that she was your sister? so that I took her for my wife: now, take your wife and go on your way.

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And Pharaoh gave orders to his men, and they sent him on his way, with his wife and all he had.

— Genesis 12:12-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive. Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair. The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh’s house. And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels. And the Lord plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram’s wife. And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife? Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way. And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had. ”
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Genesis 12 — Context

9

And he went on, journeying still to the South.

10

And because there was little food to be had in that land, he went down into Egypt.

11

Now when he came near to Egypt, he said to Sarai, his wife, Truly, you are a fair woman and beautiful to the eye;

12

And I am certain that when the men of Egypt see you, they will say, This is his wife: and they will put me to death and keep you.

13

Say, then, that you are my sister, and so it will be well with me because of you, and my life will be kept safe on your account.

14

And so it was that when Abram came into Egypt, the men of Egypt, looking on the woman, saw that she was fair.

15

And Pharaoh's great men, having seen her, said words in praise of her to Pharaoh, and she was taken into Pharaoh's house.

16

And because of her, he was good to Abram, and he had sheep and oxen and asses, and men-servants and women-servants, and camels.

17

And the Lord sent great troubles on Pharaoh's house because of Sarai, Abram's wife.

18

Then Pharaoh sent for Abram, and said, What have you done to me? why did you not say that she was your wife?

19

Why did you say that she was your sister? so that I took her for my wife: now, take your wife and go on your way.

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And Pharaoh gave orders to his men, and they sent him on his way, with his wife and all he had.

Genesis 12:12-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 12:12-1964 say?

Genesis 12:12-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And I am certain that when the men of Egypt see you, they will say, This is his wife: and they will put me to death and keep you. Say, then, that you are my sister, and so it will be well with me because of you, and my life will be kept safe on your account. And so it was that when Abram came into Egypt, the men of Egypt, looking on the woman, saw that she was fair. And Pharaoh's great men, having seen her, said words in praise of her to Pharaoh, and she was taken into Pharaoh's house. And because of her, he was good to Abram, and he had sheep and oxen and asses, and men-servants and women-servants, and camels. And the Lord sent great troubles on Pharaoh's house because of Sarai, Abram's wife. Then Pharaoh sent for Abram, and said, What have you done to me? why did you not say that she was your wife? Why did you say that she was your sister? so that I took her for my wife: now, take your wife and go on your way. And Pharaoh gave orders to his men, and they sent him on his way, with his wife and all he had.”

Where is Genesis 12:12-1964 in the Bible?

Genesis 12:12-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 12, verses 12–1964.

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 12:12-1964.

What translation should I read Genesis 12:12-1964 in?

Genesis 12:12-1964 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 12:12-1964?

Genesis 12:12-1964 reads (BBE): “And I am certain that when the men of Egypt see you, they will say, This is his wife: and they will put me to death and keep you. Say, then, that you are my sister, and so it will be well with me because of you, and my life will be kept safe on your account. And so it was that when Abram came into Egypt, the men of Egypt, looking on the woman, saw that she was fair. And Pharaoh's great men, having seen her, said words in praise of her to Pharaoh, and she was taken into Pharaoh's house. And because of her, he was good to Abram, and he had sheep and oxen and asses, and men-servants and women-servants, and camels. And the Lord sent great troubles on Pharaoh's house because of Sarai, Abram's wife. Then Pharaoh sent for Abram, and said, What have you done to me? why did you not say that she was your wife? Why did you say that she was your sister? so that I took her for my wife: now, take your wife and go on your way. And Pharaoh gave orders to his men, and they sent him on his way, with his wife and all he had.” 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.