genesis 12:11 And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:

genesis 12:11 And it came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman;

11-13. Sarai's complexion, coming from a mountainous country, would be fresh and fair compared with the faces of Egyptian women which were sallow. The counsel of Abram to her was true in words, but it was a deception, intended to give an impression that she was no more than his sister. His conduct was culpable and inconsistent with his character as a servant of God: it showed a reliance on worldly policy more than a trust in the promise; and he not only sinned himself, but tempted Sarai to sin also.

genesis 12:11 And it came about when he came near to Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, "See now, I know that you are a beautiful woman;

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