Genesis 20:12
The Scripture
(12) And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 20 Jacob is visited by his brother Esau who brings a ewe of the field as a bride for his wife Rachel. Jacob deceives Esau by sending his own servant to take the ewe, and Esau is fooled into believing it is his own daughter, leading to a tragic loss. The chapter highlights themes of deception, family rivalry, and the serious consequences of dishonest actions.
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Related verses (shared words)
Luke 12:53Leviticus 18:9Deuteronomy 27:22Esther 2:7Micah 7:6Matthew 10:35