Genesis 12:19

Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.

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Other Translations for Genesis 12:19

BSB

Why did you say, 'She is my sister,' so that I took her as my wife? Now then, here is your wife. Take her and go!"

AKJV

Why said you, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold your wife, take her, and go your way.

CPDV

For what reason did you claim her to be your sister, so that I would take her to me as a wife? Now therefore, behold your mate, receive her and go."

ERV

Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so that I took her to be my wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.

NHEB

Why did you say, 'She is my sister,' so that I took her to be my wife? Now therefore, look, your wife is before you. Take, and go."

SMT

Why saidst thou, She is my sister and I shall take her to me for a wife? and now behold thy wife, take and go.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 12:19

WhysaidstthouH559VerbSheismysisterH269Noun FemininesoImighthavetakenH3947VerbhertometowifeH802Noun FemininenowthereforebeholdthywifeH802Noun Feminine takeH3947VerbherandgothywayH3212Verb

Commentary for Genesis 12:19

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Genesis 12:19

Summary

Ruler permits woman's departure, criticizes concealment of marriage

Place

Egypt

Event

Pharaoh releases Sarai and dismisses Abram

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC