Genesis 12:11

And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 12:11

BSB
As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, "Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman,
AKJV
And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that you are a fair woman to look on:
CPDV
And when he was close to entering Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai: "I know you to be a beautiful woman.
ERV
And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:
NHEB
It happened, when he had come near to enter Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "Look, I know what a beautiful woman you are.
SMT
And it shall be when he came near to go to Egypt, he will say to Sarai his wife, Behold, now I knew that thou wert a fair woman to see.

Commentary for Genesis 12:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 12:11
Summary
Abram expresses concern about wife's appearance
Place
Egypt
Event
Abram expresses worry
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative