KJV ORIGINAL
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:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When they were about to enter Egypt, Abraham said to his wife Sarai, 'Listen, I know that you are a beautiful woman to look at.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abraham is acknowledging his wife Sarai's beauty as they approach Egypt, setting up what will become a difficult situation.
📚 Historical Context
Abraham and Sarai were traveling to Egypt during a severe famine in Canaan, seeking food and survival. In ancient Near Eastern culture, beautiful women could be taken by powerful rulers for their harems, putting their husbands at risk. Abraham was about to ask Sarai to pretend to be his sister rather than his wife to protect himself from potential harm.
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