Genesis 12:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 12:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 12:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 12:17 — KJV
“And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife.”
— Genesis 12:17 (KJV)
Genesis 12:17 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 12:17
“And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the house that he had built for her: for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because the places are holy, whereunto the ark of the LORD hath come. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:17: lord, pharaoh, house
“And the LORD shewed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our eyes: sore: Heb. evil”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:17: lord, pharaoh, house
“But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:17: lord, pharaoh, house
“But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:17: lord, house, great
“And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 12:17: lord, house, great
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