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 (of Part).
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Genesis 12:13
13 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.