Genesis 12:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. ”

Genesis 12:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

- XXXVIII. Abram in Egypt 15. פרעה par‛oh , Par‘oh, “ouro.” Coptic for “king,” with the masculine article pi. or p. P-ouro, “the king.” If we separate the article p. from the Hebrew form, we...
Genesis 12:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Say, I pray thee, thou [art] my (m) sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. (m) By this we learn not to use unlawful means nor to put others in dang...
Genesis 12:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 12:1 to Genesis 25:18 . The Story of Abraham. In this section the three main sources, J. E, P are present. Gunkel has given strong reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main...
Genesis 12:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

sister. See note on Genesis 20:12 and App-29. This was not. lie, Sarai was his half-sister ( Genesis 20:12 ). my soul . I, myself. Hebrew. nephesh. See App-13. Figure of speech Synecdoche (...
Genesis 12:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister - Abram did not wish his wife to tell a...
Genesis 12:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister, &c.— See the notes on ch. 20: where this conduct of Abram is distinctly considered.
Genesis 12:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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: When he was come near to enter in...
Genesis 12:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Call of Abraham. The Removal to Canaan. The Visit to Egypt 1. Had said] RV 'said,' when he was in Haran. In what manner the call came to Abraham, whether through some outward incident which he...
Genesis 12:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(11-13) Thou art a fair woman. — For the word y ephath, rendered “fair,” see on Genesis 9:27 . Though its general meaning is beautiful, yet there can be no doubt that the light colour of Sarai’...
Genesis 12:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE CALL OF ABRAHAM Genesis 11:27-32 ; Genesis 12:1-5 WITH Abraham there opens a new chapter in the history of the race; a chapter of the profoundest significance. The consequences of Abraham...
Genesis 12:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Abram and Sarai in Egypt Genesis 12:10-20 It is a comfort that the Holy Spirit permits us to trace the successive stages through which the father of those who believe made his way to the maturi...
Genesis 12:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

At this point begins the actual historic movement toward the coming of the Redeemer. One man was called to the realization of the true principle of life. The call was personal and purposeful. Abram w...
Genesis 12:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Say, I pray thee, that thou art my sister ,.... Which though it was not putting a direct lie into her mouth, she being his sister in some sense, as appears from Genesis 20:12 yet it was done to co...
Genesis 12:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Say, I pray thee, thou [art] my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. Ver. 13. Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister. ] The truth was here not on...
Genesis 12:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Say thou art my sister The grace Abram was most eminent for was faith, and yet he thus fell through unbelief and distrust of the divine providence, even after God had appeared to him twice! “Let...
Genesis 12:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE CALL OF ABRAM The Lord had before told Abram to leave his country, his kindred and his father's house, and go to a land He would show him. This call took place while he was still in Ur of the Ch...
Genesis 12:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Abram's Removal into Egypt. B. C. 1920. 10 And there was a famine in the land: and Abr...
Genesis 12:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Say thou art my sister: so she was, either, 1. More generally, as his niece; for nephews and nieces are in Scripture called brethren and sisters, as Genesis 13:8 . Or rather, 2. Properl...
Genesis 12:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And it happened that when he was on the verge of entering Egypt he said to Sarai his wife, “Look now, I know that you are a very beautiful woman. And when the Egyptians see you they will say ‘this i...
Genesis 12:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 12:10 . A famine in the land] The frequent famines are a peculiar characteristic of early times, and of uncivilised lands. Egypt as a rich and fruitful land was even then...
Genesis 12:13 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Genesis 12 , etc. I. Notice first the call of Abraham. (1) The call was addressed to him suddenly; (2) it required him to forsake his country and his kindred, while giving him no hope of return; (3...
Genesis 12:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 12:1 . Had said. The God of glory appeared to Abraham, and enjoined him to leave his idolatrous country. Joshua 24:2 ; Acts 7:3 . Genesis 12:2 . I will make of thee a great nation, y...
Genesis 12:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

Abram went down into Egypt Abram in Egypt: the temptations and trials of a life of faith The life of faith has many temptations and trials. I. THEY MAY ARISE FROM TEMPORAL CALAMITIES. Famine...
Genesis 12:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Genesis 12:10 And there was a famine . רָעָב, from a root signifying to hunger, the primary. idea appearing to lie in that of an ample, i.e. empty, stomach (Gesenius, Furst)....
Genesis 12:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Abraham Dissembles in Egypt
Genesis 12:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Say. John 8:44 Romans 3:6-8 Romans 6:23 Colossians 3:6 thou. Genesis 11:29 Genesis 20:2 Genesis 20:5 Genesis 20:12 Genesis 20:13 Genesis 26:7 Isaiah 57:11 Matthew 26:69-75 Ga...
Genesis 12:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Say thou art my sister — The grace Abram was most eminent for was faith, and yet he thus fell through unbelief and distrust of the divine Providence, even after God had appeared to him twice. Alas,...

Genesis 12:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Genesis 12:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 12:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 12:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 12:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 12:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 12:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 12:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 12:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 12:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 12:13 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Genesis 12:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 12:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 12:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 12:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 12:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 12:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes