Abraham · Issue #2 of 13

The Lie In Egypt

Genesis 12:10–20 · World English Bible

Genesis 12:10

There was a famine in the land. Abram went down into Egypt to live as a foreigner there, for the famine was severe in the land.

Genesis 12:11

When he had come near to enter Egypt, he said to Sarai his wife,

See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman to look at.

Genesis 12:12

It will happen that when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ They will kill me, but they will save you alive.

Genesis 12:13

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.”

Genesis 12:14

When Abram had come into Egypt, some Egyptians saw that the woman was very beautiful.

Genesis 12:15

The princes of Pharaoh saw her, and praised her to Pharaoh; and the woman was taken into Pharaoh’s house.

Genesis 12:16

He dealt well with Abram for her sake. He had sheep, cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels.

Genesis 12:17

The LORD afflicted Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram’s wife.

Genesis 12:18

Pharaoh called Abram and said,

What is this that you have done to me? Why didn’t you tell me that she was your wife?

Genesis 12:19

Why did you say, ‘She is my sister,’ so that I took her to be my wife? Now therefore, see your wife, take her, and go your way.”

Genesis 12:20

Pharaoh commanded men concerning him, and they escorted him away with his wife and all that he had.

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