Genesis 12:19

Genesis 12:19 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19Why did you say, ‘She is my sister,’ so that I took her to be my wife? Now then, here is your wife. Take her and go!”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

19Why did you say, ‘She is my sister,’ so that I took her for myself as a wife? Now then, here is your wife, take her and go!”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

19Why did you say, ‘She is my sister,’ so that I took her as my wife? Now then, here is your wife; take her and go!”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

19Why did you say, ‘She is my sister,’ so that I took her as my wife? Now then, here is your wife. Take her and go!”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

19why saidst thou, She is my sister, so that I took her to be my wife? now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

19Why saidest thou, She is my sister, that I should take her to be my wife? Nowe therefore beholde thy wife, take her and goe thy way.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

19Why did you say, ‘She is my sister,’ so that I took her to be my wife? Now therefore, see your wife, take her, and go your way.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

19Why did you say she was your sister? That’s why I took her to be my wife. Now then, here’s your wife. Take her and go!”

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

19You told me, “She is my sister.” As a result, I took her to be my wife. Now, here is your wife. Take her and go away!’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

19Why have you said, She [is] my sister, and I take her to myself for a wife? And now, behold, your wife, take and go.”

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