Genesis 12:19

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 12

“Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.”Genesis 12:19

What Does Genesis 12:19 Mean?

Genesis 12:19 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 12, verse 19 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 2 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Marriage.

Cross-References (2)

These passages are connected to Genesis 12:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Genesis 20:14“And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife.”Ecclesiastes 9:7“Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.”

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