Genesis 26:7

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And when he was questioned by the men of that place about his wife, he answered, "She is my sister." For he was afraid to confess her to be his mate, thinking that perhaps they would put him to death because of her beauty.

Cross References

Genesis 12:11

And when he was close to entering Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai: "I know you to be a beautiful woman.

Genesis 12:13

Therefore, I beg you to say that you are my sister, so that it may be well with me because of you, and so that my soul may live by your favor."

Genesis 12:15

And the princes reported it to Pharaoh, and they praised her to him. And the woman was inducted into the house of Pharaoh.

Genesis 20:11

Abraham responded: "I thought to myself, saying: Perhaps there is no fear of God in this place. And they will put me to death because of my wife.

Genesis 20:2

And he said about his wife Sarah: "She is my sister." Therefore, Abimelech, the king of Gerar, sent for her and took her.

Genesis 20:5

Did he not say to me, 'She is my sister,' and did she not say, 'He is my brother?' In the sincerity of my heart and the purity of my hands, I have done this."

Genesis 24:16

She was an exceedingly elegant girl, and a most beautiful virgin, and unknown by man. And she descended to the spring, and she filled her pitcher, and then was returning.

Genesis 26:6

And so Isaac remained in Gerar.

Genesis 26:8

And when very many days had passed, and he had remained in the same place, Abimelech, king of the Palestinians, gazing through a window, saw him being playful with Rebekah, his wife.

Genesis 29:17

But while Leah was bleary-eyed, Rachel had an elegant appearance and was attractive to behold.

Proverbs 29:25

Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up.

Matthew 10:28

And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But instead fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the Church and handed himself over for her,

Colossians 3:9

Do not lie to one another. Strip yourselves of the old man, with his deeds,