Genesis 12:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 12:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 12:11 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 tha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 12:11 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Genesis 12:11 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 12:11
“Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt over thee, and covered thy nakedness: yea, I sware unto thee, and entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord GOD, and thou becamest mine.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:11: came, pass, enter
“Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:11: came, pass, enter
“And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:11: came, pass, come
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:11: pass, come, behold
“Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:11: came, into, behold
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