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Genesis 12:15-17
Contemporary English Version
Genesis 12:15-17
Contemporary English Version
15 The king's[a] officials told him about her, and she was taken to his house. 16 The king was good to Abram because of Sarai, and Abram was given sheep, cattle, donkeys, slaves, and camels.
17 Because of Sarai, the Lord struck the king and everyone in his palace with terrible diseases.
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- 12.15 The king's: The Hebrew text has “Pharaoh's,” a Hebrew word sometimes used for the king of Egypt.
Genesis 12:15-17
New International Version
Genesis 12:15-17
New International Version
15 And when Pharaoh’s officials saw her, they praised her to Pharaoh, and she was taken into his palace. 16 He treated Abram well for her sake, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, male and female servants, and camels.(A)
17 But the Lord inflicted(B) serious diseases on Pharaoh and his household(C) because of Abram’s wife Sarai.
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