Abraham pimps his wife off as a whore onto Pharaoh and King which gains him much loot , right?

Question

Genesis 12:20
20And Pharaoh commanded [his] men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.

Answer 1

Gen. 12:13
If Abram is about to enter Egypt of his own accord, without any divine intimation, it is easy to understand why he resorts to a device of his own to escape the peril of assassination. In an arbitrary government, where the will of the sovereign is law, and the passions are uncontrolled, public or private resolve is sudden, and execution summary. The East still retains its character in this respect. In these circumstances, Abram proposes to Sarai to conceal their marriage, and state that she was his sister; which was perfectly true, as she was the daughter of his father, though not of his mother. At a distance of three or four thousand years, with all the development of mind which a completed Bible and an advanced philosophy can bestow, it is easy to pronounce, with dispassionate coolness, the course of conduct here proposed to be immoral and imprudent. It is not incumbent on us, indeed, to defend it; but neither does it become us to be harsh or excessive in our censure. In the state of manners and customs which then prevailed in Egypt, Abram and Sarai were not certainly bound to disclose all their private concerns to every impertinent inquirer. The seeming simplicity and experience which Abram betrays in seeking to secure his personal safety by an expedient which exposed to risk his wife’s chastity and his own honor, are not to be pressed too far. The very uncertainty concerning the relation of the strangers to each other tended to abate that momentary caprice in the treatment of individuals which is the result of a despotic government. And the prime fault and folly of Abram consisted in not waiting for the divine direction in leaving the land of promise, and in not committing himself wholly to the divine protection when he did take that step.
It may seem strange that the Scripture contains no express disapprobation of the conduct of Abram. But its manner is to affirm the great principles of moral truth, on suitable occasions, with great clearness and decision; and in ordinary circumstances simply to record the actions of its characters with faithfulness, leaving it to the reader’s intelligence to mark their moral quality. And God’s mode of teaching the individual is to implant a moral principle in the heart, which, after many struggles with temptation, will eventually root out all lingering aberrations.
Sarai was sixty-five years of age Gen_17:17 at the time when Abram describes her as a woman fair to look upon. But we are to remember that beauty does not vanish with middle age; that Sarai’s age corresponds with twenty-five or thirty years in modern times, as she was at this time not half the age to which men were then accustomed to live; that she had no family or other hardship to bring on premature decay; and that the women of Egypt were far from being distinguished for regularity of feature or freshness of complexion.
Gen_12:14-16
The inadequacy of Abram’s expedient appears in the issue, which is different from what he expected. Sarai is admired for her beauty, and, being professedly single, is selected as a wife for Pharaoh; while Abram, as her brother, is munificently entertained and rewarded. His property seems to be enumerated according to the time of acquirement, or the quantity, and not the quality of each kind. Sheep and oxen and he-asses he probably brought with him from Kenaan; men-servants and maid-servants were no doubt augmented in Egypt. For she-asses the Septuagint has mules. These, and the camels, may have been received in Egypt. The camel is the carrier of the desert. Abram had now become involved in perplexities, from which he had neither the wisdom nor the power to extricate himself. With what bitterness of spirit he must have kept silence, received these accessions to his wealth which he dared not to refuse, and allowed Sarai to be removed from his temporary abode! His cunning device had saved his own person for the time; but his beautiful and beloved wife is torn from his bosom.
Gen_12:17
The Lord, who had chosen him, unworthy though he was, yet not more unworthy than others, to be the agent of His gracious purpose, now interposes to effect his deliverance. “And the Lord plagued Pharaoh.” The mode of the divine interference is suited to have the desired effect on the parties concerned. As Pharaoh is punished, we conclude he was guilty in the eye of heaven in this matter. He committed a breach of hospitality by invading the private abode of the stranger. He further infringed the law of equity between man and man in the most tender point, by abstracting, if not with violence, at least with a show of arbitrary power which could not be resisted, a female, whether sister or wife, from the home of her natural guardian without the consent of either. A deed of ruthless self-will, also, is often rendered more heinous by a blamable inattention to the character or position of him who is wronged. So it was with Pharaoh. Abram was a man of blameless life and inoffensive manners. He was, moreover, the chosen and special servant of the Most High God. Pharaoh, however, does not condescend to inquire who the stranger is whom he is about to wrong; and is thus unwittingly involved in an aggravated crime. But the hand of the Almighty brings even tyrants to their senses. “And his house.” The princes of Pharaoh were accomplices in his crime Gen_12:15, and his domestics were concurring with him in carrying it into effect. But even apart from any positive consent or connivance in a particular act, men, otherwise culpable, are brought into trouble in this world by the faults of those with whom they are associated. “On account of Sarai.” Pharoah was made aware of the cause of the plagues or strokes with which he was now visited.
Gen_12:18-20
Pharaoh upbraids Abram for his deception, and doubtless not without reason. He then commands his men to dismiss him and his, unharmed, from the country. These men were probably an escort for his safe conduct out of Egypt. Abram was thus reproved through the mouth of Pharaoh, and will be less hasty in abandoning the land of promise, and betaking himself to carnal resources."

This historic event all the more authenticates Scripture. It tells it like it was. It doesn't sugar coat anything, nor covers up the wrong behavior of men and women.

Answer 2

Abram (his name hadn't been changed yet) showed weakness at this point and wasn't trusting God. He was afraid they would kill him, but that they would show him favor if they thought Sarah was his sister (which was a half-truth because she really was the daughter of his father, but not of his mother)---God still saw this as a lie, might I add. When the Pharaoh realized that the plagues were being caused because Sarai was Abram's wife, he sent him, his wife and all he had (all abram had) away. Pharaoh had sense enough to see the power of God. Satan had a plan to foil the plan of God because it was through Abraham and Sarah that a son would be brought into the world, through whom ultimately the messiah, the redeemer of the world would come. If Sarah had gotten pregnant by the egyptian king, this would have defeated the Messianic Promise made to Abraham.

Answer 3

Abraham was afraid to admit that Sarah was his wife because Pharaoh thought she was beautiful. Abe thought Pharaoh might have him bumped off so he could have her, so they told Pharaoh that she was Abraham's sister. When Pharaoh found out they lied, he was irked and sent them on their way. Read the whole story.

Answer 4

Pharaoh and Sarah didn't do anything though. When Pharaoh found out about her being someone else's wife, he had her leave. Pharaoh feared that he would be cursed for sleeping with someone else's wife. He didn't do it for money anyway, he did it because he feared for both of their lives and didn't trust that God would take care of them - he took things into his own hands. Thanks, I forgot about that story!

Answer 5

Yeah. Well, who said the Bible heroes were perfect? They had their flaws too. Nowhere does it say that Sara had any choice in the matter. The Bible also indicates that Pharoah didn't seem to have had sex with her. Therefore, she could not technically have been a whore.

Abraham was simply afraid. Sara was an extremely beautiful woman. Abraham was afraid Pharoah would kill him to try to get her. Not that he is excused, but you know men...

Answer 6

Um...no? The pharaoh realized the situation, Abe's fault, via a dream from God and tells Abe to pack his stuff and get outa' town!! Abraham didn't get nuttin'..neither did the king!

Answer 7

Wrong, Abram claimed that his wife was his sister because he feared that they would kill him for his wife. Also if you read further Sarai never sleeps with either. They send her away unmolested when they learn of Abram's deception.

Try taking something out of context and changing the words to try and make a point next time.....

Answer 8

that is very bad and wrong from ur part to say such disgraceful things about a prophet. may be u should try learning to respect others too, esp if the person is a dead prophet.

remember, u have to face ur Lord one day on the Day of Judgement and answer Him. and i am very sure u are going to regret every question u posted about prophets and men of faith, here on YA!.

may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon u and may He guide u in the right path.

Answer 9

Because all that is in the bible is not the the message of God but the message of Lucifer. Keeps you from finding out what the truth is and from reconnecting with God. Man has said allot about what God wants for us and what is ok and not ok. Just go with this. If it is positive in nature, then that is probably true as a message from God. If it has any negativity to it, then that is most likely the work of Lucifer. Free will gives you the choice who to follow. Don't blame God for the misdeeds of man who say they speak for God but don't.

Answer 10

Did you just find those verses or have you read the whole story?

You are aware that Pharaoh never actually touched her, right?

Answer 11

Abraham got scared and tried to protect himself instead of relying on God to protect him. His lying messed things up for a lot of people, and God did not commend him for his plan. All the people in the Bible (except for Jesus) are deeply flawed, and yet God extends his grace to them and allows them to be a part of His plans anyway. That's one of the lessons we learn from Abraham.