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Genesis 12:11

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9And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south.Select Genesis 12:9

10And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.Select Genesis 12:10

11And 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:Select Genesis 12:11

12Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.Select Genesis 12:12

13Say, 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.Select Genesis 12:13

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12:11 When he had come near to enter Egypt, he said to Sarai his wife, “See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman to look at.

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12:11 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:

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