Genesis 12:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 12:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 12:13 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 12:13 — KJV
“Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.”
— Genesis 12:13 (KJV)
Genesis 12:13 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 12:13
“When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:13: say, may, soul
“And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:13: art, may, soul
“And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it at her hand.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:13: say, pray, sister
“That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. fail...: Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:13: say, art, may
“He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:13: say, art, soul
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