Genesis 12:20
“And Pharaoh cōmanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.”
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Genesis 12:20 Context
18And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done vnto me? Why diddest thou not tell me, that she was thy wife? 19Why saidest thou, Shee is my sister? so I might haue taken her to mee to wife: now therfore behold, thy wife, take her and goe thy way. 20And Pharaoh cōmanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
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Other Translations
And Pharaoh commanded [his] men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
- King James Version
Pharaoh commanded {his} men concerning him; and they escorted him away, with his wife and all that belonged to him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And Pharaoh gave men charge concerning him: and they brought him on the way, and his wife, and all that he had.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And Pharaoh gave orders to his men, and they sent him on his way, with his wife and all he had.
- Basic English Bible
And Pharaoh commanded [his] men concerning him, and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
- Darby Bible
And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
- Webster's Bible
Pharaoh commanded men concerning him, and they brought him on the way with his wife and all that he had.
- World English Bible
And Pharaoh chargeth men concerning him, and they send him away, and his wife, an all that he hath.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And Pharaoh gave men charge concerning him; and they brought him on the way, and his wife, and all that he had.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Pharaoh commanded {his} men concerning him; and they escorted him away, with his wife and all that belonged to him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And Pharaoh gave men charge concerning him: and they brought him on the way, and his wife, and all that he had.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And Pharaoh gave orders to his men, and they sent him on his way, with his wife and all he had.
- Basic English Bible
And Pharaoh commanded [his] men concerning him, and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
- Darby Bible
And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
- Webster's Bible
Pharaoh commanded men concerning him, and they brought him on the way with his wife and all that he had.
- World English Bible
And Pharaoh chargeth men concerning him, and they send him away, and his wife, an all that he hath.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And Pharaoh gave men charge concerning him; and they brought him on the way, and his wife, and all that he had.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Genesis 12:20
12:20 And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him - That is, he charged them not to injure him in any thing. And he appointed them, when Abram was disposed to return home, after the famine, to conduct him safe out of the country, as his convoy.
Discussion for Genesis 12
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8 years AgoRockyGod was to make Abram the Father of a great nation.He himself would not see it, but his descendants would.Flag
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8 years AgoMilton kalulumaIf we every word that our God tells us we will see the goodness of the Father in Heaven.Flag
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8 years AgoNomagugu(MaNwabi) RozaniENQUIRY God said He will show Abram the land where he must settle, but I don 't here anything about Canaan being a place where Abram was directed by God please may I have clarity.Flag
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8 years AgoChisomo chipatalawhy God chose abram? We can say there was no any other prophet than abram in HaranFlag
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8 years AgoDewey JMelchizedek, who many Christian and Theologians believe He was a manifestation of Jesus Christ himsel, a Theophany. Gen 14:8 says, he was King of Salem, which mean peace, and priest of the most high. Heb. 7:3 says, concerning this man that he is "without father, without mother, without descent having no beginning of days nor end of life but made like unto the Son of God abideth a Priest continually. The Scripture also says, the lesser Abram is blessed of the greater Melchizedek. May God bless us all and in the understanding of His Word.Flag
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8 years AgoDewey JJim, yes the bible is speaking of Israel because Abram grandson Jacob who name was changed to Israel by God was still in his grandfather 's loins is the person the nation is named after. The true subject is God, Jesus Christ our lord and Saviour, and the Holy Ghost. God said in Ezekiel 39:7 " So will I make my Holy name known midst of my people Israel ..... God bless us all and the understanding of His Word.Flag