Genesis 12:12

Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 12:12

BSB

and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, 'This is his wife.' Then they will kill me but will let you live.

AKJV

Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see you, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save you alive.

CPDV

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

ERV

and it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.

NHEB

It will happen, when the Egyptians will see you, that they will say, 'This is his wife.' And they will kill me, but they will let you live.

SMT

And it shall be when the Egyptians shall see thee, they shall say, This is his wife; and they will kill me, and thee they will permit to live.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 12:12

ThereforeitshallcometopasswhentheEgyptiansH4713AdjectiveshallseeH7200VerbtheethattheyshallsayH559VerbThisishiswifeH802Noun FeminineandtheywillkillH2026VerbmebuttheywillsavetheealiveH2421Verb

Commentary for Genesis 12:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 12:12

Summary

Fear of death if Egyptian rulers see beautiful wife

Place

Egypt

Event

Abram expresses survival anxiety

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC