Genesis 20:12

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Besides, she is my sister—my father’s daughter but not my mother’s. She is also my wife.

Cross References

Genesis 11:29

Both Abram and Nahor married. The name of Abram’s wife was Sarai, and the name of Nahor’s wife was Milcah, daughter of Haran. (Haran was the father of Milcah and Iscah.)

Genesis 12:13

Please say that you’re my sister. Then everything will be alright for me, and because of you I will live.”

Genesis 20:11

Abraham said, “I thought that because there are no God-fearing people in this place, I’d be killed because of my wife.

Genesis 20:13

When God had me leave my father’s home and travel around, I said to her, ‘Do me a favor: Wherever we go, say that I’m your brother.’ ”

Genesis 20:2

Abraham told everyone that his wife Sarah was his sister. So King Abimelech of Gerar sent men to take Sarah.

Genesis 26:7

When the men of that place asked about his wife, Isaac answered, “She’s my sister.” He was afraid to say “my wife.” He thought that the men of that place would kill him to get Rebekah, because she was an attractive woman.

2 Samuel 13:13

Where could I go in my disgrace? And you will be considered one of the godless fools in Israel! Speak to the king. He won’t refuse your request to marry me.”

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Keep away from every kind of evil.