KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Abram arrived in Egypt, the Egyptians saw that his wife was very beautiful.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the Egyptians noticed Sarah's exceptional beauty when Abraham and Sarah entered Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during a severe famine in Canaan that forced Abraham and Sarah to seek food and shelter in Egypt, which was known for its agricultural abundance due to the Nile River. Ancient Egypt was a powerful civilization with sophisticated culture, and foreigners entering the land would have drawn attention. The mention of Sarah's beauty sets up the tension for what follows, as beautiful women could be taken into royal harems, which was Abraham's fear.
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