Genesis 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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt,.... Just entering into it, having travelled from the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 12:10-20
- XXXVIII. Abram in Egypt 15. פרעה par‛oh, Par‘oh, “ouro.” Coptic for “king,” with the masculine article pi. or p.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thou art a fair woman to look upon - Widely differing in her complexion from the swarthy Egyptians, and consequently…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 12:10-13
Here is, I. A famine in the land of Canaan, a grievous famine. That fruitful land was turned into barrenness, not only…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
thou art a fair woman According to Gen 17:17 (P), Sarai was 10 years younger than Abram; and from Gen 12:4 (P) Abram was…
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