Genesis 12:17

And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 12:17

BSB

The LORD, however, afflicted Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram's wife Sarai.

AKJV

And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife.

CPDV

But the Lord scourged Pharaoh and his house with great wounds because of Sarai, the wife of Abram.

ERV

And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife.

NHEB

But God plagued Pharaoh and his house with great and grievous plagues because of Sarai, Abram's wife.

SMT

And Jehovah will touch Pharaoh with great strokes, and his house on account of Sarai, Abram's wife.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 12:17

AndtheLORDH3068Proper Name plaguedH5060Verb PharaohH6547Noun MasculineandhishouseH1004Noun MasculinewithgreatH1419 plaguesH5061Noun MasculinebecauseofH1697Noun Masculine SaraiH8297Proper Name Feminine Abram'sH87Proper Name Masculine wifeH802Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 12:17

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

Overview of Genesis 12:17

Summary

Divine punishment afflicts ruler and court over deception

Place

Egypt

Event

God sends plagues on Pharaoh's household

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC