Genesis 20:12 web — Besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.

World English Bible

"Besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife."

— Genesis 20:12, World English Bible

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Genesis 20 — Context

9

Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said to him, "What have you done to us? How have I sinned against you, that you have brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? You have done deeds to me that ought not to be done!"

10

Abimelech said to Abraham, "What did you see, that you have done this thing?"

11

Abraham said, "Because I thought, 'Surely the fear of God is not in this place. They will kill me for my wife's sake.'

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Besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.

13

It happened, when God caused me to wander from my father's house, that I said to her, 'This is your kindness which you shall show to me. Everywhere that we go, say of me, "He is my brother."'"

14

Abimelech took sheep and cattle, male servants and female servants, and gave them to Abraham, and restored Sarah, his wife, to him.

15

Abimelech said, "Behold, my land is before you. Dwell where it pleases you."

Genesis 20:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 20:12 say?
Genesis 20:12 in the World English Bible reads: “Besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.”
Where is Genesis 20:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 20:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 20, 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 20:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 20:12 in?
Genesis 20:12 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 20:12?
Genesis 20:12 reads (WEB): “Besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my 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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