Genesis 12:11
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“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:”Genesis 12:11
What Does Genesis 12:11 Mean?
Genesis 12:11 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 12, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Genesis 12:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 29:25“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.”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.”Genesis 29:17“Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.”Genesis 12:14“And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair.”Genesis 20:2“And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.”Proverbs 21:30“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”Galatians 2:13“And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.”Genesis 20:13“And it came to pass, when God caused me to wander from my father’s house, that I said unto her, This is thy kindness which thou shalt shew unto me; at every place whither we shall come, say of me, He is my brother.”Genesis 39:6“And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.”1 Samuel 21:12“And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.”2 Samuel 11:2“And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.”Song of Solomon 1:14“My beloved is unto me as a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi.”Galatians 6:1“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”
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