Genesis 12:11 - Forerunner Commentary

Genesis 12:11

Verse Comparison: Genesis 12:11

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American Standard Version
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:

Amplified® Bible
And when he was about to enter into Egypt, he said to Sarai his wife, I know that you are beautiful to behold.

Contemporary English Version
(SEE 12:10)

Darby English Version
And it came to pass when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a woman fair to look upon.

Good News Bible
When he was about to cross the border into Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, "You are a beautiful woman.

King James Version
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:

New American Standard Bible
It came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman;

New International Version
As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, "I know what a beautiful woman you are.

New King James Version
And it came to pass, when he was close to entering Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, “Indeed I know that you are a woman of beautiful countenance.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
It came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that people regard you as a beautiful woman;

Revised Standard Version
When he was about to enter Egypt, he said to Sar'ai his wife, "I know that you are a woman beautiful to behold;

Young's Literal Translation
and it cometh to pass as he hath drawn near to enter Egypt, that he saith unto Sarai his wife, `Lo, I pray thee, I have known that thou `art' a woman of beautiful appearance;

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