Holy Scripture

Genesis 12:20

A church father on this verse
“You would be right in applying to this just man those words that blessed David used of those who returned from the captivity in Babylon: "Though they sow in tears, they will reap in joy. They went their way and wept as they cast their seed, but in returning they will come in joy, carrying their sheaves aloft." Did you…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — HOMILIES ON GENESIS 32.24-25

Source: Septuagint

Original

20And Pharaoh gave charge to men concerning Abram, to join in sending him forward, and his wife, and all that he had.

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In context

18And Pharaoh having called Abram, said, What is this thou hast done to me, that thou didst not tell me that she was thy wife?

19Wherefore didst thou say, She is my sister? and I took her for a wife to myself; and now, behold, thy wife is before thee, take her and go quickly away.

— Genesis 12:20 —

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