What does Genesis 12:20 mean?

Genesis 12:20 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 12:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.

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

19Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.

20And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.

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