Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Pharaoh gave orders about Abram to his men, and they sent him on his way, with his wife and everything he had. New Living Translation Pharaoh ordered some of his men to escort them, and he sent Abram out of the country, along with his wife and all his possessions. English Standard Version And Pharaoh gave men orders concerning him, and they sent him away with his wife and all that he had. Berean Standard Bible Then Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram, and they sent him away with his wife and all his possessions. King James Bible And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had. New King James Version So Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they sent him away, with his wife and all that he had. New American Standard Bible And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they escorted him away, with his wife and all that belonged to him. NASB 1995 Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they escorted him away, with his wife and all that belonged to him. NASB 1977 And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they escorted him away, with his wife and all that belonged to him. Legacy Standard Bible So Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they sent him away with his wife and all that belonged to him. Amplified Bible So Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they escorted him on his way, with his wife and all that he had. Christian Standard Bible Then Pharaoh gave his men orders about him, and they sent him away with his wife and all he had. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Pharaoh gave his men orders about him, and they sent him away with his wife and all he had. American Standard Version And Pharoah gave men charge concerning him: and they brought him on the way, and his wife, and all that he had. Contemporary English Version So the king told his men to let Abram and Sarai take their possessions and leave. English Revised Version And Pharaoh gave men charge concerning him: and they brought him on the way, and his wife, and all that he had. GOD'S WORD® Translation Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram. They sent Abram away with his wife and everything that he had. Good News Translation The king gave orders to his men, so they took Abram and put him out of the country, together with his wife and everything he owned. International Standard Version So Pharaoh assigned men to Abram, and they escorted him, his wife, and all that he had out of the country. NET Bible Pharaoh gave his men orders about Abram, and so they expelled him, along with his wife and all his possessions. New Heart English Bible Pharaoh commanded men concerning him, and they sent him away with his wife and all his possessions. Webster's Bible Translation And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram, and they sent him away with his wife and all his possessions. World English Bible Pharaoh commanded men concerning him, and they escorted him away with his wife and all that he had. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Pharaoh charges men concerning him, and they send him away, and his wife, and all that he has. Young's Literal Translation And Pharaoh chargeth men concerning him, and they send him away, and his wife, an all that he hath. Smith's Literal Translation And Pharaoh will command the men concerning him, and they will send him away, and his wife and all that is to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Pharao gave his men orders concerning Abram: and they led him away, and his wife, and all that he had. Catholic Public Domain Version And Pharaoh instructed his men about Abram. And they led him away with his wife and all that he had. New American Bible Then Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram, and they sent him away, with his wife and all that belonged to him. New Revised Standard Version And Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning him; and they set him on the way, with his wife and all that he had. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Pharaoh charged his men concerning him; and sent him away together with his wife, and all that he had. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Pharaoh commanded a man concerning him and he sent him out, him and his wife and everything that he had. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Pharaoh gave men charge concerning him; and they brought him on the way, and his wife, and all that he had. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Pharao gave charge to men concerning Abram, to join in sending him forward, and his wife, and all that he had. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Abram and Sarai in Egypt…19Why did you say, ‘She is my sister,’ so that I took her as my wife? Now then, here is your wife. Take her and go!” 20Then Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram, and they sent him away with his wife and all his possessions. Cross References Exodus 12:31-32 Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron by night and said, “Get up, leave my people, both you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested. / Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.” Genesis 20:14-18 So Abimelech brought sheep and cattle, menservants and maidservants, and he gave them to Abraham and restored his wife Sarah to him. / And Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you please.” / And he said to Sarah, “See, I am giving your brother a thousand pieces of silver. It is your vindication before all who are with you; you are completely cleared.” ... Genesis 26:16 Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Depart from us, for you are much too powerful for us.” Exodus 11:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “I will bring upon Pharaoh and Egypt one more plague. After that, he will allow you to leave this place. And when he lets you go, he will drive you out completely. Exodus 12:33 And in order to send them out of the land quickly, the Egyptians urged the people on. “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!” Exodus 12:39 Since their dough had no leaven, the people baked what they had brought out of Egypt into unleavened loaves. For when they had been driven out of Egypt, they could not delay and had not prepared any provisions for themselves. 1 Samuel 29:10-11 Now then, get up early in the morning, along with your master’s servants who came with you, and go as soon as it is light.” / So David and his men got up early in the morning to return to the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel. Psalm 105:13-15 they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. / He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: / “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” Acts 7:6-7 God told him that his descendants would be foreigners in a strange land, and that they would be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. / ‘But I will punish the nation that enslaves them,’ God said, ‘and afterward they will come forth and worship Me in this place.’ Hebrews 11:8-9 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. Acts 7:2-5 And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living. ... Nehemiah 9:7-8 You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, who brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him the name Abraham. / You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous. Galatians 3:8 The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” Romans 4:13 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. Hebrews 11:17-19 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death. Treasury of Scripture And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had. Exodus 18:27 And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land. 1 Samuel 29:6-11 Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not… Psalm 105:14,15 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; … Jump to Previous Abram Belonged Charge Chargeth Commanded Escorted Orders Pharaoh Way WifeJump to Next Abram Belonged Charge Chargeth Commanded Escorted Orders Pharaoh Way WifeGenesis 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. Then Pharaoh gave his men orders concerning Abram Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, represents the highest authority in the land. His involvement with Abram highlights the significance of Abram's presence in Egypt. This event occurs after Abram's deception about Sarai being his sister, which led to Pharaoh taking her into his palace. The divine intervention through plagues (Genesis 12:17) prompts Pharaoh to act. This phrase underscores the theme of God's protection over Abram despite his shortcomings. It also foreshadows future interactions between the descendants of Abram and Egypt, notably the Exodus. and they sent him away with his wife and all his possessions Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt who interacts with Abram. He is a significant figure in this account as he unknowingly takes Sarai into his house, believing she is Abram's sister. 2. Abram Later known as Abraham, he is the central figure in this passage. He is called by God to leave his homeland and is promised to be the father of a great nation. 3. Sarai Abram's wife, who is taken into Pharaoh's house due to Abram's deception about their relationship. 4. Egypt The land where Abram and Sarai go during a famine. It serves as a place of testing and provision for Abram. 5. Possessions The wealth and goods that Abram accumulates during his time in Egypt, which he leaves with. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and ProtectionDespite Abram's deception, God protects Sarai and ensures their safe departure. This demonstrates God's sovereignty over human actions and His ability to protect His promises. The Consequences of Fear and Deception Abram's fear leads him to deceive Pharaoh, which could have had dire consequences. This teaches the importance of trusting God rather than resorting to deceit. God's Provision Abram leaves Egypt with more than he came with, illustrating how God can provide abundantly even in difficult circumstances. Faith Amidst Imperfection Abram's account shows that God can use imperfect people to fulfill His purposes, encouraging believers to trust in God's grace and plan. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 12Does the account in Genesis 20 conflict with similar narratives in Genesis 12:10–20 and Genesis 26:1–11, implying a repeated pattern of deception? Genesis 12:11-13: Why would a supposedly divinely guided Abram deceive Pharaoh about his wife, risking moral inconsistency? Genesis 12:4-5: Is there archaeological evidence supporting Abram's migration from Haran to Canaan during this era? Genesis 12:1: How do we verify historically that a single divine call caused Abram to uproot his entire household?Verse 20. - And Pharaoh commanded his men (i.e. certain officers designated for the purpose) concerning him (to see to his departure): and they seat him away, and his wife, and all that he had. The partitionists assign this entire section to the Jehovist.
Hebrew Then Pharaohפַּרְעֹ֖ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings gave his men אֲנָשִׁ֑ים (’ă·nā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person orders וַיְצַ֥ו (way·ṣaw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order concerning [Abram], עָלָ֛יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and they sent him away וַֽיְשַׁלְּח֥וּ (way·šal·lə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out with his wife אִשְׁתּ֖וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female and all his possessions. כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Links Genesis 12:20 NIVGenesis 12:20 NLT Genesis 12:20 ESV Genesis 12:20 NASB Genesis 12:20 KJV Genesis 12:20 BibleApps.com Genesis 12:20 Biblia Paralela Genesis 12:20 Chinese Bible Genesis 12:20 French Bible Genesis 12:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 12:20 Pharaoh commanded men concerning him and they (Gen. Ge Gn) |
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