Genesis 12:12
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Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Genesis 12:12
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, 'This is his wife'; and they will kill me, but they will let you live.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
and it will come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they will say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And I am certain that when the men of Egypt see you, they will say, This is his wife: and they will put me to death and keep you.
- Basic English Bible
And it will come to pass when the Egyptians see thee, that they will say, She is his wife; and they will slay me, and save thee alive.
- Darby Bible
Therefore it will come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they will say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.
- Webster's Bible
It will happen, when the Egyptians will see you, that they will say, 'This is his wife.' They will kill me, but they will save you alive.
- World English Bible
and it hath come to pass that the Egyptians see thee, and they have said, `This [is] his wife,' and they have slain me, and thee they keep alive:
- Youngs Literal Bible
And it will come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they will say: This is his wife; and they will kill me, but thee they will keep alive.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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