Genesis 12:12 cpdv — And when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘She is his wife.’ And they will put me to death, and retain you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘She is his wife.’ And they will put me to death, and retain you. "

— Genesis 12:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 12 — Context

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And Abram traveled, going out and continuing further on, toward the south.

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But a famine occurred in the land. And Abram descended to Egypt, to sojourn there. For famine prevailed over the land.

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And when he was close to entering Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai: “I know you to be a beautiful woman.

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And when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘She is his wife.’ And they will put me to death, and retain you.

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Therefore, I beg you to say that you are my sister, so that it may be well with me because of you, and so that my soul may live by your favor.”

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And so, when Abram had arrived in Egypt, the Egyptians saw that the woman was exceedingly beautiful.

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And the princes reported it to Pharaoh, and they praised her to him. And the woman was inducted into the house of Pharaoh.

Genesis 12:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 12:12 say?
Genesis 12:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘She is his wife.’ And they will put me to death, and retain you. ”
Where is Genesis 12:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 12:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 12, verse 12.
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.
What translation should I read Genesis 12:12 in?
Genesis 12:12 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?
Genesis 12:12 reads (CPDV): “And when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘She is his wife.’ And they will put me to death, and retain you. ” 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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