Genesis 12:14

And so, when Abram had arrived in Egypt, the Egyptians saw that the woman was exceedingly beautiful.

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair.

In Context

13Therefore, 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.”

15And the princes reported it to Pharaoh, and they praised her to him. And the woman was inducted into the house of Pharaoh.

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Cross References

Genesis 3:6And so the woman saw that the tree was good to eat, and beautiful to the eyes, and delightful to consider. And she took from its fruit, and she ate. And she gave to her husband, who ate.

Genesis 39:7And so, after many days, his mistress cast her eyes on Joseph, and she said, “Sleep with me.”

Matthew Henry on Genesis 12:11-14

Abram's Removal into Egypt. ( b. c. 1920.) 10 And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land. 11 And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon: 12 Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive. 13 Say, I pray thee,… Read the whole commentary →

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