Genesis 12:13

Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 12:13

BSB
Please say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake, and on account of you my life will be spared."
AKJV
Say, I pray you, you are my sister: that it may be well with me for your sake; and my soul shall live because of you.
CPDV
Therefore, I beg you to say that you are my sister, so that it may be well with me because of you, and so that my soul may live by your favor."
ERV
Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee.
NHEB
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."
SMT
Say, now, thou my sister, that it shall be well to me because of thee, and my soul shall live by means of thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 12:13

SayH559VerbIpraytheeH4994thouartmysisterH269Noun FemininethatH4616itmaybewellH3190VerbwithmeforthysakeandmysoulH5315Noun FeminineshallliveH2421VerbbecauseoftheeH1558Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 12:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 12:13
Summary
Request to pose as sister for mutual benefit
Place
Egypt
Event
Abram asks wife to claim sisterhood
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative