Genesis 12:16 web — He dealt well with Abram for her sake. He had sheep, cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donke…

World English Bible

"He dealt well with Abram for her sake. He had sheep, cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels."

— Genesis 12:16, World English Bible

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Genesis 12 — Context

13

Please say that you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that my soul may live because of you."

14

It happened that when Abram had come into Egypt, the Egyptians saw that the woman was very beautiful.

15

The princes of Pharaoh saw her, and praised her to Pharaoh; and the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house.

16

He dealt well with Abram for her sake. He had sheep, cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels.

17

Yahweh plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram's wife.

18

Pharaoh called Abram and said, "What is this that you have done to me? Why didn't you tell me that she was your wife?

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Why did you say, 'She is my sister,' so that I took her to be my wife? Now therefore, see your wife, take her, and go your way."

Genesis 12:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 12:16 say?
Genesis 12:16 in the World English Bible reads: “He dealt well with Abram for her sake. He had sheep, cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels.”
Where is Genesis 12:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 12:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 12, verse 16.
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 12:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 12:16 in?
Genesis 12:16 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 12:16?
Genesis 12:16 reads (WEB): “He dealt well with Abram for her sake. He had sheep, cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels.” 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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