Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not of my mother; and she became my wife. New Living Translation And she really is my sister, for we both have the same father, but different mothers. And I married her. English Standard Version Besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father though not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife. Berean Standard Bible Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father—though not the daughter of my mother—and she became my wife. King James Bible And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. New King James Version But indeed she is truly my sister. She is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. New American Standard Bible Besides, she actually is my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife; NASB 1995 “Besides, she actually is my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife; NASB 1977 “Besides, she actually is my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife; Legacy Standard Bible Besides, she actually is my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife; Amplified Bible Besides, she actually is my [half] sister; she is the daughter of my father [Terah], but not of my mother; and she became my wife. Christian Standard Bible Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife. Holman Christian Standard Bible Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife. American Standard Version And moreover she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife: Contemporary English Version Besides, she is my half sister. We have the same father, but different mothers. English Revised Version And moreover she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife: GOD'S WORD® Translation Besides, she is my sister-my father's daughter but not my mother's. She is also my wife. Good News Translation She really is my sister. She is the daughter of my father, but not of my mother, and I married her. International Standard Version Besides, she really is my sister—she's my father's daughter, but not my mother's daughter—so she could become my wife. NET Bible What's more, she is indeed my sister, my father's daughter, but not my mother's daughter. She became my wife. New Heart English Bible Besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. Webster's Bible Translation And yet indeed she is my sister: she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBesides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father—though not the daughter of my mother—and she became my wife. World English Bible Besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand also, she is truly my sister, daughter of my father, only not daughter of my mother, and she becomes my wife; Young's Literal Translation and also, truly she is my sister, daughter of my father, only not daughter of my mother, and she becometh my wife; Smith's Literal Translation And truly also my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother: and she was to me for wife. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHowbeit, otherwise also she is truly my sister, the daughter of my father, and not the daughter of my mother, and I took her to wife. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet, in another way, she is also truly my sister, the daughter of my father, and not the daughter of my mother, and I took her as a wife. New American Bible Besides, she really is my sister, but only my father’s daughter, not my mother’s; and so she became my wife. New Revised Standard Version Besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd yet truly she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated However, she is truly my sister, the daughter of my father, and not the daughter of my mother, and she became to me a wife. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And moreover she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and so she became my wife. Brenton Septuagint Translation For truly she is my sister by my father, but not by my mother, and she became my wife. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Abraham, Sarah, and Abimelech…11Abraham replied, “I thought to myself, ‘Surely there is no fear of God in this place. They will kill me on account of my wife.’ 12Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father— though not the daughter of my mother— and she became my wife. 13So when God had me journey from my father’s house, I said to Sarah, ‘This is how you can show your loyalty to me: Wherever we go, say of me, “He is my brother.” ’ ”… Cross References Genesis 12:13 Please say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake, and on account of you my life will be spared.” Genesis 11:29 And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah. Genesis 17:15-16 Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah. / And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” Genesis 24:4 but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.” Genesis 24:15 Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor. Genesis 24:67 And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. Genesis 26:7 But when the men of that place asked about his wife, he said, “She is my sister.” For he was afraid to say, “She is my wife,” since he thought to himself, “The men of this place will kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is so beautiful.” Genesis 29:10 As soon as Jacob saw Rachel, the daughter of his mother’s brother Laban, with Laban’s sheep, he went up and rolled the stone away from the mouth of the well and watered his uncle’s sheep. Genesis 29:12 He told Rachel that he was Rebekah’s son, a relative of her father, and she ran and told her father. Genesis 29:18 Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” Genesis 29:28 And Jacob did just that. He finished the week’s celebration, and Laban gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife. Genesis 30:4 So Rachel gave Jacob her servant Bilhah as a wife, and he slept with her, Genesis 30:9 When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she gave her servant Zilpah to Jacob as a wife. Genesis 31:15 Are we not regarded by him as outsiders? Not only has he sold us, but he has certainly squandered what was paid for us. Genesis 35:22 While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: Treasury of Scripture And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife. And yet. Genesis 11:29 And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah. Genesis 12:13 Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. she is the. Jump to Previous Actually Besides Daughter Fact Indeed Moreover Mother Really Sister WifeJump to Next Actually Besides Daughter Fact Indeed Moreover Mother Really Sister WifeGenesis 20 1. Abraham sojourns at Gerar.2. Denies his wife, who is taken by Abimelech. 3. Abimelech is reproved for her in a dream. 9. He rebukes Abraham. 14. Restores Sarah; 16. and reproves her. 17. Abimelech and his family are healed at Abraham's prayer. Besides, she really is my sister In this phrase, Abraham is speaking to Abimelech, explaining his relationship with Sarah. The term "sister" here is used in a broader sense, common in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where familial terms could denote various degrees of kinship. Abraham's claim is technically true, as Sarah is his half-sister. This reflects the complex family structures and marriage practices of the time, which were often different from modern norms. The use of "sister" also highlights the recurring theme of deception in Abraham's life, as seen earlier in Genesis 12:13 when he similarly misled Pharaoh. the daughter of my father—though not the daughter of my mother and she became my wife Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, who is speaking in this verse. He is explaining his relationship with Sarah to Abimelech, the king of Gerar. 2. Sarah Abraham's wife and half-sister, as revealed in this verse. Her relationship with Abraham is central to the account of God's covenant with Abraham. 3. Abimelech The king of Gerar, who unknowingly took Sarah into his household, believing she was Abraham's sister, not his wife. 4. Gerar A Philistine city where Abraham and Sarah sojourned. It is the setting for the events of Genesis 20. 5. God's Covenant The broader context of this event is God's covenant with Abraham, promising him descendants and land. Teaching Points Understanding Cultural ContextRecognize the cultural norms of Abraham's time, where marriage between half-siblings was not uncommon. This helps us understand the actions and decisions of biblical figures within their historical context. God's Sovereignty and Protection Despite Abraham's fear and deception, God protected Sarah and upheld His covenant promises. This teaches us about God's faithfulness even when we falter. The Complexity of Human Relationships Abraham and Sarah's relationship illustrates the complexities and imperfections in human relationships, yet God works through them to fulfill His purposes. Faith and Fear Abraham's actions were driven by fear, yet God used the situation to demonstrate His power and protection. This encourages us to trust God rather than act out of fear. Integrity and Honesty The account challenges us to consider the importance of honesty and integrity in our relationships and how God values truthfulness. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 20Do you respect and honor your parents? Why did Abram claim Sarai was his sister? Why would an omniscient God penalize Abimelech and his household in Genesis 20:18 when Abraham was the one who deceived him? Who was Cain's wife in the Bible?(12) Not the daughter of my mother.--This disproves the notion that Sarah was the same as Iscah (Genesis 11:29); for as Iscah was Terah's granddaughter, the distinction between the identity of the father and the diversity of the mother would in her case be unmeaning. Sarah was apparently Abraham's half-sister, being Terah's daughter by another wife; and we gather from her calling her child Sarai--that is, princely (see Genesis 17:15)--that she was not a concubine, but belonged to some noble race.Verse 12. - And yet indeed she is my sister. This was the second of the patriarch's extenuating pleas, that he had not exactly lied, having uttered at least a half truth. She is the daughter of my father (Temh), But not the daughter of my mother. That Sarah was the grand-daughter of Terah, i.e. the daughter of Haran, and sister of Lot, in other words, Iscah, has been maintained (Josephus, Augustine, Jerome, Jonathan). That she was Terah's niece, being a brother's daughter adopted by him, has received some support (Calvin); but there seems no reason for departing from the statement of the text, that she was her husband's half-sister, i.e. Terah's daughter by another wife than Abraham's mother (Rosenmüller, Kalisch, Keil, Knobel). And she became my wife. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Besides,וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and she הִ֔וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are really אָמְנָ֗ה (’ā·mə·nāh) Adverb Strong's 546: Verily, truly, indeed is my sister, אֲחֹתִ֤י (’ă·ḥō·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister the daughter בַת־ (ḇaṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of my father— אָבִי֙ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father though אַ֖ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the daughter בַת־ (ḇaṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of my mother— אִמִּ֑י (’im·mî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) and she became וַתְּהִי־ (wat·tə·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be my wife. לְאִשָּֽׁה׃ (lə·’iš·šāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Links Genesis 20:12 NIVGenesis 20:12 NLT Genesis 20:12 ESV Genesis 20:12 NASB Genesis 20:12 KJV Genesis 20:12 BibleApps.com Genesis 20:12 Biblia Paralela Genesis 20:12 Chinese Bible Genesis 20:12 French Bible Genesis 20:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 20:12 Besides she is indeed my sister (Gen. 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