11 It came about, when he [a]was approaching Egypt, that he said to his wife Sarai, “See now, I know that you are a [b](A)beautiful woman;

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  1. Genesis 12:11 Lit came near to enter
  2. Genesis 12:11 Lit woman of beautiful appearance

14 Now it came about, when Abram entered Egypt, that the Egyptians [a]saw that the woman was very beautiful.

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  1. Genesis 12:14 Lit saw the woman that she was

When the men of the place asked about his wife, he said, “(A)She is my sister,” for he was (B)afraid to say, “my wife,” thinking, “[a]the men of the place might kill me on account of Rebekah, since she is (C)beautiful.”

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  1. Genesis 26:7 Lit lest...place

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