Genesis 12:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman,”
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“As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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:”
King James Version · Public Domain“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:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and it cometh to pass as he hath drawn near to enter Egypt, that he saith unto Sarai his wife, `Lo, I pray thee, I have known that thou <FI>art<Fi> a woman of beautiful appearance;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 12:11 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 6:2the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose.
- Genesis 12:14So when Abram entered Egypt, the Egyptians saw that the woman was very beautiful.
- Genesis 20:13So when God had me journey from my father’s house, I said to Sarah, ‘This is how you can show your loyalty to me: Wherever we go, say of me, “He is my brother.”’”
- Genesis 24:16Now the girl was very beautiful, a virgin who had not had relations with any man. She went down to the spring, filled her jar, and came up again.
- Genesis 26:7But when the men of that place asked about his wife, he said, “She is my sister.” For he was afraid to say, “She is my wife,” since he thought to himself, “The men of this place will kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is so beautiful.”
- Genesis 29:17Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.
- Genesis 39:6So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome,
- 1 Samuel 25:3His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.
- 2 Samuel 11:2One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman.
- 1 Kings 1:4The girl was unsurpassed in beauty; she cared for the king and served him, but he had no relations with her.
- Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
- Proverbs 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
- Song of Solomon 1:14My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of En-gedi.
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