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Pharaoh called Abram, and said, "What is this that you have done to me? Why didn`t you tell me that she was your wife?
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Correction from an Unlikely Source
All commentators agree that Pharaoh's rebuke of Abram was entirely justified. Scholars like Matthew Henry note that when believers act deceptively, they should expect to be called out, even by non-believers. This moment serves as a powerful reminder that God can use anyone, including a pagan king, to speak truth and correct His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
פרעה par‛oh—Par‘oh, “ouro.” This is Coptic for “king,” with the masculine article pi or p. P-ouro means “the king.” If we separat…
16th Century
Protestant
And Pharaoh called Abram. Pharaoh justly remonstrates with Abram, who was primarily at fault. No answer from Abram is recorded here; and p…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Pharaoh called Abram, and said Understanding how it was, that Sarai was his wife, which he came at the knowledge of, eithe…
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