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.
A verse can bring hope. Share this message of faith with someone you care about.
Verse 13 is found in chapter 12 of Genesis. Abram faces famine, displacement, and conflicts related to his possessions. Lot’s separation allows the promise of the land to return to the center of the narrative.
Meditate on this verse and share your reflection or spiritual experience with the community. Your comments will enrich everyone's learning.
Compare Genesis 12:13 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Sage doch, du seist meine Schwester, auf daß mir's wohl gehe um deinetwillen und meine Seele am Leben bleibe um deinetwillen.
Ahora pues, di que eres mi hermana, para que yo haya bien por causa tuya, y viva mi alma por amor de ti.
Por favor, di que eres mi hermana, para que por causa tuya me vaya bien y se conserve mi vida».
Dis, je te prie, que tu es ma soeur, afin que je sois bien traité à cause de toi, et que mon âme vive grâce à toi.
Deh! ‘che tu sei mia sorella; acciocchè per cagion di te mi sia fatto del bene, e per amor tuo la vita mi sia conservata
Dize, peço-te, que és minha irmã, para que me vá bem por tua causa, e que viva a minha alma por amor de ti.
所以,請你說你是我的妹妹,使我可以因你得平安,我的性命也因你存活。」
Find other users in the Community
Connect with members of the Christian community based on their calling or country.