Genesis 12:18 nasb — Then Pharaoh called Abram and said, "What is this you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your wife?

NASB

"Then Pharaoh called Abram and said, "What is this you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your wife?"

— Genesis 12:18, NASB

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Genesis 12 — Context

15

Pharaoh's officials saw her and praised her to Pharaoh; and the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house.

16

Therefore he treated Abram well for her sake; and gave him sheep and oxen and donkeys and male and female servants and female donkeys and camels.

17

But the LORD struck Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram's wife.

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Then Pharaoh called Abram and said, "What is this you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your wife?

19

"Why did you say, 'She is my sister,' so that I took her for my wife? Now then, here is your wife, take her and go."

20

Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they escorted him away, with his wife and all that belonged to him.

Genesis 12:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 12:18 say?
Genesis 12:18 in the NASB reads: “Then Pharaoh called Abram and said, "What is this you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your wife?”
Where is Genesis 12:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 12:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 12, verse 18.
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 12:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 12:18 in?
Genesis 12:18 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 12:18?
Genesis 12:18 reads (NASB): “Then Pharaoh called Abram and said, "What is this you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your wife?” 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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