Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you.” New Living Translation So please tell them you are my sister. Then they will spare my life and treat me well because of their interest in you.” English Standard Version Say you are my sister, that it may go well with me because of you, and that my life may be spared for your sake.” Berean Standard Bible Please say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake, and on account of you my life will be spared.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version Please say you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that I may live because of you.” New American Standard Bible Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well for me because of you, and that I may live on account of you.” NASB 1995 “Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well with me because of you, and that I may live on account of you.” NASB 1977 “Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well with me because of you, and that I may live on account of you.” Legacy Standard Bible Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well with me because of you, and that I may live on account of you.” Amplified Bible Please tell them that you are my sister so that things will go well for me for your sake, and my life will be spared because of you.” Christian Standard Bible Please say you’re my sister so it will go well for me because of you, and my life will be spared on your account.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Please say you’re my sister so it will go well for me because of you, and my life will be spared on your account.” American Standard Version Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister; that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee. Contemporary English Version Please save my life by saying you are my sister." English Revised Version Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Please say that you're my sister. Then everything will be alright for me, and because of you I will live." Good News Translation Tell them that you are my sister; then because of you they will let me live and treat me well." International Standard Version Please say that you are my sister, so things will go well for me for your sake. That way, you'll be saving my life." Majority Standard Bible Please say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake, and on account of you my life will be spared.? NET Bible So tell them you are my sister so that it may go well for me because of you and my life will be spared on account of you." New Heart English Bible Please say that you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that my soul may live because of you." Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Please say that you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that my soul may live because of you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionplease say you [are] my sister, so that it is well with me because of you, and my soul has lived for your sake.” Young's Literal Translation say, I pray thee, thou art my sister, so that it is well with me because of thee, and my soul hath lived for thy sake.' Smith's Literal Translation Say, now, thou my sister, that it shall be well to me because of thee, and my soul shall live by means of thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSay, therefore, I pray thee, that thou art my sister: that I may be well used for thee, and that my soul may live for thy sake. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, I beg you to say that you are my sister, so that it may be well with me because of you, and so that my soul may live by your favor.” New American Bible Please say, therefore, that you are my sister, so that I may fare well on your account and my life may be spared for your sake.” New Revised Standard Version Say you are my sister, so that it may go well with me because of you, and that my life may be spared on your account.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSay, therefore, that you are my sister because I will be treated well for your sake; and my life shall be spared because of you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Say, ‘I am his sister’, so that it will be good for me because of you and my soul will live because of you.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister; that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Say, therefore, I am his sister, that it may be well with me on account of thee, and my soul shall live because of thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Abram and Sarai in Egypt…12and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live. 13Please say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake, and on account of you my life will be spared.” 14So when Abram entered Egypt, the Egyptians saw that the woman was very beautiful.… Cross References Genesis 20:2 Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.” So Abimelech king of Gerar had Sarah brought to him. Genesis 26:7 But 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.” Exodus 20:16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Exodus 23:1 “You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness. Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. Proverbs 19:9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 26:69-75 Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said. / But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.” / When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” ... Mark 14:66-72 While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down / and saw him warming himself there. She looked at Peter and said, “You also were with Jesus the Nazarene.” / But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed. ... Luke 22:54-62 Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance. / When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. / A servant girl saw him seated in the firelight and looked intently at him. “This man also was with Him,” she said. ... John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Acts 5:1-11 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... Romans 3:7 However, if my falsehood accentuates God’s truthfulness, to the increase of His glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner? 2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. Ephesians 4:25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. Treasury of Scripture Say, I pray you, you are my sister: that it may be well with me for your sake; and my soul shall live because of you. Say. John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. Romans 3:6-8 God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world? … Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. thou. Genesis 11:29 And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah. Genesis 20:2,5,12,13 And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah… Genesis 26:7 And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon. and. Psalm 146:3-5 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help… Jeremiah 17:5-8 Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD… Ezekiel 18:4 Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. Jump to Previous Account Kept Live Please Safe Sake Sister Soul Spared TreatedJump to Next Account Kept Live Please Safe Sake Sister Soul Spared TreatedGenesis 12 1. God calls Abram, and blesses him with a promise of Christ.4. He departs with Lot from Haran, and comes to Canaan. 6. He journeys through Canaan, 7. which is promised to him in a vision. 10. He is driven by famine into Egypt. 11. Fear makes him feign his wife to be his sister. 14. Pharaoh, having taken her from him, is compelled to restore her. 18. Pharaoh reproves Abram, whom he dismisses. Please say you are my sister In this phrase, Abram instructs Sarai to claim she is his sister. This reflects the cultural practices of the time, where familial relationships could be used strategically for protection. Abram's request is rooted in fear for his life due to Sarai's beauty, as he anticipates the Egyptians might kill him to take her as a wife. This incident foreshadows a similar event in Genesis 20 with Abimelech and highlights the recurring theme of human frailty and reliance on self-preservation rather than faith in God's promises. The claim is partially true, as Sarai is Abram's half-sister (Genesis 20:12), which complicates the ethical implications of his request. so that I will be treated well for your sake and on account of you my life will be spared. Persons / Places / Events 1. Abram (Abraham)The central figure in this passage, Abram is later known as Abraham, the patriarch of the Israelites. At this point in Genesis, he is journeying through Egypt due to a famine in Canaan. 2. Sarai (Sarah) Abram's wife, who is described as beautiful. Abram asks her to say she is his sister to protect himself from potential harm in Egypt. 3. Egypt The land where Abram and Sarai travel during a famine. Egypt represents a place of refuge but also a place of moral testing for Abram. 4. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt, who later takes Sarai into his palace, believing her to be Abram's sister. 5. Famine The event that drives Abram and Sarai to Egypt, setting the stage for the moral and ethical dilemma Abram faces. Teaching Points Faith vs. FearAbram's decision to deceive reflects a moment of fear rather than faith. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's protection rather than resorting to deceit. Integrity in Relationships The importance of honesty and integrity in relationships is highlighted. Abram's deception puts Sarai in a vulnerable position, reminding us to protect and honor our loved ones. Consequences of Deception This passage illustrates that deceit can lead to unintended consequences, affecting not only the deceiver but also others involved. God's Sovereignty Despite Abram's actions, God's plan continues. This reassures believers that God's purposes prevail even when we falter. Generational Patterns The repetition of similar actions by Abram's descendants suggests the importance of breaking negative patterns and setting a godly example for future generations.(13) My sister.--True literally, as Sarai was Terah's daughter (Genesis 20:12), but absolutely false, as it implied that she was wholly his sister, and therefore not his wife. Hebrew Pleaseנָ֖א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' say that אִמְרִי־ (’im·rî-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say you are אָ֑תְּ (’āt) Pronoun - second person feminine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you my sister, אֲחֹ֣תִי (’ă·ḥō·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister so that לְמַ֙עַן֙ (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent I will be treated well יִֽיטַב־ (yî·ṭaḇ-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing for your sake, בַעֲבוּרֵ֔ךְ (ḇa·‘ă·ḇū·rêḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 5668: Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that and on account of you בִּגְלָלֵֽךְ׃ (biḡ·lā·lêḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 1558: A circumstance, on account of my life נַפְשִׁ֖י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion will be spared.” וְחָיְתָ֥ה (wə·ḥā·yə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive Links Genesis 12:13 NIVGenesis 12:13 NLT Genesis 12:13 ESV Genesis 12:13 NASB Genesis 12:13 KJV Genesis 12:13 BibleApps.com Genesis 12:13 Biblia Paralela Genesis 12:13 Chinese Bible Genesis 12:13 French Bible Genesis 12:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 12:13 Please say that you are my sister (Gen. 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