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Genesis 12:9-11
International Standard Version
Genesis 12:9-11
International Standard Version
9 Then Abram traveled on, continuing into the Negev.[a]
Abram and Sarai in Egypt
10 There was a famine in the land, so Abram went down to Egypt to live because the famine was so severe. 11 When he was about to enter Egypt, he told his wife Sarai, “Look, I’m aware that you’re a beautiful woman.
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- Genesis 12:9 I.e. the southern region of Israel; cf. Josh 10:40
Genesis 12:9-11
New International Version
Genesis 12:9-11
New International Version
9 Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev.(A)
Abram in Egypt(B)
10 Now there was a famine in the land,(C) and Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe.(D) 11 As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai,(E) “I know what a beautiful woman(F) you are.
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