KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram’s wife.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But the LORD sent terrible diseases and troubles upon Pharaoh and everyone in his household because of Sarai, Abram's wife.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God protected Sarai by causing serious problems for Pharaoh and his family when they took her into the royal household.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred when Abram and Sarai went to Egypt during a famine in Canaan. Fearing for his life, Abram told Sarai to say she was his sister rather than his wife, leading Pharaoh to take her into his palace. God intervened to protect Sarai and preserve His covenant promises through Abram's family line.
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