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and he had sheep, oxen, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He treated Abram well for her sake. He had sheep, oxen, male donkeys, male and female servants, female donkeys, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore he treated Abram well for her sake; and he gave him sheep, oxen, male donkeys, male servants and female servants, female donkeys, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore he treated Abram well for her sake; and gave him sheep and oxen and donkeys and male and female servants and female donkeys and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore he treated Abram well for her sake; and gave him sheep and oxen and donkeys and male and female servants and female donkeys and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore he treated Abram well because of her; and sheep and oxen and donkeys and male and female servants and female donkeys and camels came into his possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Pharaoh treated Abram well for her sake; he acquired sheep, oxen, male and female donkeys, male and female servants, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He treated Abram well because of her, and Abram acquired flocks and herds, male and female donkeys, male and female slaves, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He treated Abram well because of her, and Abram acquired flocks and herds, male and female donkeys, male and female slaves, and camels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he dealt well with Abram for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he-asses, and men-servants, and maid-servants, and she-asses, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The king was good to Abram because of Sarai, and Abram was given sheep, cattle, donkeys, slaves, and camels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he-asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she-asses, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everything went well for Abram because of her, and he was given sheep, cattle, donkeys, male and female slaves, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Because of her the king treated Abram well and gave him flocks of sheep and goats, cattle, donkeys, slaves, and camels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He treated Abram well because of her, so Abram acquired sheep, oxen, male and female donkeys, male and female servants, and camels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and he did treat Abram well on account of her. Abram received sheep and cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He dealt well with Abram for her sake, and he acquired sheep, cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he treated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he-asses, and men-servants, and maid-servants, and she-asses, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He dealt well with Abram for her sake. He had sheep, cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and to Abram he has done good because of her, and he has sheep and oxen, and male donkeys, and menservants, and handmaids, and female donkeys, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and to Abram he hath done good because of her, and he hath sheep and oxen, and he-asses, and men-servants, and handmaids, and she-asses, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will do good to Abram on account of her; and there shall be to him sheep and oxen and he-asses, and servants and maids, and she-asses and camels.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they used Abram well for her sake. And he had sheep and oxen, and he asses, and menservants and maidservants, and she asses, and camels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In truth, they treated Abram well because of her. And he had sheep and oxen and male donkeys, and men servants, and women servants, and female donkeys, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Abram fared well on her account, and he acquired sheep, oxen, male and female servants, male and female donkeys, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And for her sake he dealt well with Abram; and he had sheep, oxen, male donkeys, male and female slaves, female donkeys, and camels.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Abram was well treated for her sake; and he became the owner of sheep, oxen, he asses, menservants, maidservants, she asses, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And it was good for Abram because of her, and he had sheep and bulls and donkeys and male Servants and female Servants and female donkeys and camels.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he dealt well with Abram for her sake; and he had sheep, and oxen, and he-asses, and men-servants, and maid-servants, and she-asses, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they treated Abram well on her account, and he had sheep, and calves, and asses, and men-servants, and women-servants, and mules, and camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/12-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2687" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/12.htm">Abram and Sarai in Egypt</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>When Pharaoh’s officials saw Sarai, they commended her to him, and she was taken into the palace of Pharaoh. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/87.htm" title="87: ū·lə·’aḇ·rām (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Exalted father, the original name of Abraham. Contracted from 'Abiyram; high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham.">He treated Abram</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: hê·ṭîḇ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">well</a> <a href="/hebrew/5668.htm" title="5668: ba·‘ă·ḇū·rāh (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- Or rabur; passive participle of abar; properly, crossed, i.e. transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that.">on her account,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and Abram acquired</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: ṣōn- (N-fs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">sheep</a> <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm" title="1241: ū·ḇā·qār (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Cattle, herd, an ox. From baqar; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender; collectively, a herd.">and cattle,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: wa·ḥă·mō·rîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">male and female donkeys,</a> <a href="/hebrew/860.htm" title="860: wa·’ă·ṯō·nōṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- A female donkey. Probably from the same as 'eythan; a female donkey."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: wa·‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">menservants</a> <a href="/hebrew/8198.htm" title="8198: ū·šə·p̄ā·ḥōṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Maid, maidservant. Feminine from an unused root meaning to spread out; a female slave.">and maidservants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1581.htm" title="1581: ū·ḡə·mal·lîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A camel. Apparently from gamal; a camel.">and camels.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>The LORD, however, afflicted Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram’s wife Sarai.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a></span><br />Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-28.htm">1 Kings 10:28-29</a></span><br />Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/5-15.htm">Nehemiah 5:15</a></span><br />The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-12.htm">Job 42:12</a></span><br />So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Psalm 105:37</a></span><br />He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Proverbs 10:22</a></span><br />The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Isaiah 60:5-7</a></span><br />Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-13.htm">Ezekiel 16:13</a></span><br />So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/12-12.htm">Hosea 12:12</a></span><br />Jacob fled to the land of Aram and Israel worked for a wife—for a wife he tended sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-5.htm">Acts 7:5</a></span><br />He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-13.htm">Romans 4:13</a></span><br />For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Galatians 3:14</a></span><br />He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Hebrews 11:8-9</a></span><br />By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-6.htm">1 Peter 3:6</a></span><br />just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Revelation 18:12-13</a></span><br />cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; / of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels.</p><p class="hdg">And he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2</a></b></br> And Abram <i>was</i> very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Genesis 20:14</a></b></br> And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave <i>them</i> unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife.</p><p class="hdg">he had.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Genesis 24:35</a></b></br> And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/26-14.htm">Genesis 26:14</a></b></br> For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5,13-15</a></b></br> And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/12-14.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/12-13.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/9-25.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/acts/2-18.htm">Bondwomen</a> <a href="/mark/1-6.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/genesis/9-10.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-11.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-15.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Entreated</a> <a href="/genesis/7-16.htm">Female</a> <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nahum/2-7.htm">Handmaids</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">He-Asses</a> <a href="/acts/2-18.htm">Maidservants</a> <a href="/acts/2-18.htm">Maid-Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/7-16.htm">Male</a> <a href="/acts/2-18.htm">Menservants</a> <a href="/acts/2-18.htm">Men-Servants</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-4.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/genesis/12-13.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/genesis/9-25.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">She-Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/4-2.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/12-13.htm">Treated</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/12-18.htm">Abram</a> <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Account</a> <a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Bondwomen</a> <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Entreated</a> <a href="/genesis/15-9.htm">Female</a> <a href="/genesis/15-15.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Handmaids</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">He-Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Maidservants</a> <a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Maid-Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/17-10.htm">Male</a> <a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Menservants</a> <a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Men-Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/13-5.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/genesis/18-24.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">She-Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/13-5.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Treated</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">God calls Abram, and blesses him with a promise of Christ.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/12-4.htm">He departs with Lot from Haran, and comes to Canaan.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/12-6.htm">He journeys through Canaan,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">which is promised to him in a vision.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/12-10.htm">He is driven by famine into Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/12-11.htm">Fear makes him feign his wife to be his sister.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/12-14.htm">Pharaoh, having taken her from him, is compelled to restore her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/12-18.htm">Pharaoh reproves Abram, whom he dismisses.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the ancient Near Eastern context, it was common for rulers to bestow gifts to secure alliances or favor. This reflects the cultural practice of forming alliances through marriage or kinship ties. The favor shown to Abram foreshadows the future blessings and prosperity promised by God, despite Abram's deception.<p><b>and Abram acquired sheep and cattle</b><br>Sheep and cattle were valuable assets in the ancient world, symbolizing wealth and status. This acquisition signifies an increase in Abram's wealth, aligning with God's promise to bless him. The mention of livestock also connects to the pastoral lifestyle of the patriarchs, emphasizing their role as shepherds and caretakers, a theme that recurs throughout the Bible.<p><b>male and female donkeys</b><br>Donkeys were essential for transportation and agricultural work, indicating Abram's growing resources and ability to sustain a large household. The inclusion of both male and female donkeys suggests the potential for breeding and further increase in wealth. This detail highlights the practical aspects of God's blessings, providing for Abram's immediate and future needs.<p><b>menservants and maidservants</b><br>The acquisition of servants reflects the social hierarchy and economic structures of the time. Servants were integral to managing large households and estates. This increase in human resources underscores Abram's rising status and influence. It also foreshadows the later narrative of the Israelites in Egypt, where they will become a great nation, initially as servants.<p><b>and camels</b><br>Camels were rare and valuable in Abram's time, often associated with trade and long-distance travel. Their mention here indicates Abram's expanding capacity for trade and mobility, essential for his nomadic lifestyle. This detail also points to the broader narrative of God's provision, equipping Abram for the journey and mission ahead. Camels symbolize the far-reaching impact of God's promises, extending beyond immediate circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abram.htm">Abram</a></b><br>Later known as Abraham, he is a central figure in the Bible, called by God to leave his homeland and journey to a land that God would show him. In this passage, Abram is in Egypt due to a famine in Canaan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt who, unknowingly, takes Sarai into his house, believing her to be Abram's sister. His actions lead to Abram's prosperity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sarai.htm">Sarai</a></b><br>Abram's wife, who is taken into Pharaoh's house because of her beauty and Abram's deception.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Abram and Sarai seek refuge during a famine. It becomes a place of testing and provision for Abram.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/famine.htm">Famine</a></b><br>The event that drives Abram and Sarai to Egypt, setting the stage for the unfolding of God's plan and Abram's growth in faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_provision.htm">God's Sovereignty and Provision</a></b><br>Despite Abram's deception, God uses the situation to bless him materially. This demonstrates God's ability to work through human failings to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_fear_and_deception.htm">The Consequences of Fear and Deception</a></b><br>Abram's fear leads him to deceive Pharaoh, which could have had dire consequences. This teaches the importance of trusting God rather than resorting to deceit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_journey_and_growth.htm">Faith Journey and Growth</a></b><br>Abram's experience in Egypt is part of his faith journey. Believers can take comfort that God is patient and continues to work in their lives despite their shortcomings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/material_blessings_and_spiritual_responsibility.htm">Material Blessings and Spiritual Responsibility</a></b><br>Abram's acquisition of wealth in Egypt reminds believers that material blessings come with the responsibility to use them for God's glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_considered_the_first_jew.htm">Who is considered the first Jew?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_abrahamic_covenant.htm">What is the Abrahamic Covenant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_abram's_divine_call.htm">Genesis 12:1: How do we verify historically that a single divine call caused Abram to uproot his entire household?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_abram_deceive_pharaoh.htm">Genesis 12:11-13: Why would a supposedly divinely guided Abram deceive Pharaoh about his wife, risking moral inconsistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">He entreated Abram well.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">did good to Abram. </span>It was usual to give the relatives a sum of money when taking a daughter or sister to wife. The presents here show that Pharaoh fully believed that he was acting lawfully, while the largeness of them proves that Sarai, in spite of her years, was looked upon as a valuable acquisition. Among the presents are "asses." The charge on this account brought against the author of "inaccuracy," as if asses were not known at this time in Egypt, is disproved by the occurrence of representations of this animal on the tombs of Benihassan: we have proof even that they were numerous as far back as when the Pyramids of Gizeh were built. The horse is not mentioned, and the earliest representation of one is in the war-chariot of Ahmes, the first: Pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty, who expelled the Hyksos. Male and female slaves are, curiously enough, introduced between "he-asses" and "she-asses." As she-asses were especially valuable, perhaps these and the camels were looked upon as the monarch's choicest gifts.<p>Camels are not represented on the monuments, and are said not to thrive well in Egypt; but the Semitic hordes who were peopling the Delta would certainly bring camels with them. Many, too, of the Egyptian monarchs--as, for instance, those of the twelfth dynasty--held rule over a great part of the Sinaitic peninsula, and must have known the value of the camel for transporting heavy burdens in the desert, and its usefulness to a nomad sheik like Abram. (See <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm" title="And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nahor.">Genesis 24:10</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he entreated Abram well</span> - literally, <span class="accented">did good to Abram</span>; <span class="greek">εϋ ἐχρήσαντο</span> (LXX., Hieronymus, Poole) supposes that the court of Pharaoh or the Egyptian people generally conferred favors on the patriarch, which is not at all so probable as that Pharaoh did - <span class="cmt_word">for her sake.</span> Marriage negotiations in Oriental countries are usually accompanied by presents to the relatives of the de as a sort of payment. "The marriage price is distinctly mentioned in Scripture (<a href="/exodus/22-15.htm">Exodus 22:15, 16</a>; <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Ruth 4:10</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">1 Samuel 18:23, 25</a>; <a href="/hosea/3-2.htm">Hosea 3:2</a>); was commonly demanded by the nations of antiquity, as by the Babylonians (Herod., 1:196), Assyrians (AElian V. H., 4. 1; Strabo, 16:745), the ancient Greeks ('Odyss.,' 8:318 ff.), and the Germans (Tacit., 'German.,' 18. ); and still obtains in the East to the present day" (<span class="accented">vide</span> Kitto's 'Cyclopedia,' art. Marriage, by Dr. Ginsburg). <span class="cmt_word">And he had</span> - literally, <span class="accented">there was</span> (given) <span class="accented">to him - <span class="cmt_word"></span>sheep</span>, <span class="accented">and oxen</span>. Flocks of small cattle and herds of larger quadrupeds, together constituted the chief wealth of nomads (cf. <a href="/genesis/13-5.htm">Genesis 13:5</a>; <a href="/job/1-3.htm">Job 1:3</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And he asses</span>. <span class="accented">Chamor</span>, so named from the reddish color which in southern countries belongs not only to the wild, but also to the common or domestic, ass (Gesenius). The mention of asses among Pharaoh's presents has been regarded as an "<span class="accented">inaccuracy"</span> and a "blunder," at once a sign of the late origin of Genesis and a proof its author's ignorance of Egypt (Bohlen, Introd., <a href="/genesis/6.htm">Genesis 6</a>.); but <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> asses were among the most common of Egyptian animals, a single individual, according to Wilkinson (vol. 3. p. 34), possessing sometimes as many as 700 or 800; and <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> it is certain that asses appear on the early monuments (cf. ' Records of the Past,' vol. 2. p. 26). <span class="cmt_word">And men-servants, and maid-servants, and she asses.</span> <span class="accented">Athon</span>; from <span class="accented">athan</span>, to walk with short steps; so named from its slowness (<a href="/genesis/32-16.htm">Genesis 32:16</a>), though "the ass in Egypt is of a very superior kind, tall, handsome, docile, swift" (Kitto's 'Cyclopedia,' art. Egypt). <span class="cmt_word">And camels</span>. <span class="accented">Gamal</span> (from <span class="accented">gamal, to</span> repay, because the camel is an animal that remembers past injuries (Bochart), or from a cogmate Arabic root <span class="accented">hamala</span>, meaning he or it carried, with reference to its being a beast of burden (Gesenius); both of which derivations Stuart Poole declares farfetched, and proposes to connect the term with the Sanskrit <span class="accented">kramela</span>, from <span class="accented">kram, to</span> walk or step, which would then signify the walking animal (<span class="accented">vide</span> Kitto, art. Camel). Cf. with the Hebrew the Sanskrit as above, the Arab <span class="accented">jemel</span> or <span class="accented">gemel</span>, the Egyptian <span class="accented">sjamoul</span>, Greek <span class="greek">κάμηλος</span>, Latin <span class="accented">camelus</span>) is the well-known strong animal belonging to Palestine (<a href="/ezra/2-67.htm">Ezra 2:67</a>), Arabia (<a href="/judges/7-12.htm">Judges 7:12</a>), Egypt (<a href="/exodus/9-3.htm">Exodus 9:3</a>), Syria (<a href="/2_kings/8-9.htm">2 Kings 8:9</a>), which serves the inhabitants of the desert for travelling (<a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Genesis 24:10</a>; <a href="/genesis/31-17.htm">Genesis 31:17</a>) as well as for carrying burdens (<a href="/isaiah/30-6.htm">Isaiah 30:6</a>), and for warlike operations (<a href="/genesis/21-7.htm">Genesis 21:7</a>), and in which their fiches consisted (<a href="/job/1-3.htm">Job 1:3</a>; 42:21). Though the camel does not thrive well in Egypt, and seldom appears on the monuments, the historian has not necessarily been guilty of an "<span class="accented">inaccuracy</span> and a blunder" in assigning it to Abram as one of Pharaoh's presents (Bohlen); for <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> the camel thrives better in Egypt than it does anywhere else out of its own proper habitat; . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/12-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He treated Abram</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְאַבְרָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·’aḇ·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_87.htm">Strong's 87: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abram -- 'exalted father', the original name of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">well</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵיטִ֖יב</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ṭîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be good, well, glad, or pleasing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on her account,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲבוּרָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·ḇū·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5668.htm">Strong's 5668: </a> </span><span class="str2">Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Abram acquired</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְהִי־</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sheep</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹאן־</span> <span class="translit">(ṣōn-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and cattle,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָקָר֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·qār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1241.htm">Strong's 1241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beef cattle, ox, a herd</span><br /><br /><span class="word">male and female donkeys,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲמֹרִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·mō·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">menservants</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲבָדִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and maidservants,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁפָחֹ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·p̄ā·ḥōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8198.htm">Strong's 8198: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maid, maidservant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and camels.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּגְמַלִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḡə·mal·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1581.htm">Strong's 1581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A camel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/12-16.htm">OT Law: Genesis 12:16 He dealt well with Abram for her (Gen. 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