Genesis 12:18

And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 12:18

BSB

So Pharaoh summoned Abram and asked, "What have you done to me? Why didn't you tell me she was your wife?

AKJV

And Pharaoh called Abram and said, What is this that you have done to me? why did you not tell me that she was your wife?

CPDV

And Pharaoh called Abram, and he said to him: "What is this that you have done to me? Why did you not tell me she was your wife?

ERV

And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?

NHEB

Pharaoh summoned Abram and said, "What is this that you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your wife?

SMT

And Pharaoh will call to Abram, and will say, What this thou didst to me? why didst thou not declare to me that she is thy wife?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 12:18

AndPharaohH6547Noun Masculine calledH7121Verb AbramH87Proper Name MasculineandsaidH559VerbWhatisthisthatthouhastdoneH6213VerbuntomewhydidstthounottellH5046VerbmethatshewasthywifeH802Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 12:18

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

Overview of Genesis 12:18

Summary

Ruler confronts Abram about concealing wife's identity

Place

Egypt

Event

Pharaoh questions Abram about deception

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC