Genesis 12:13
“Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.”
KJV
Read in Genesis 12Meaning
Abram proposes a half-truth designed to protect himself: Sarai is to be presented as his sister so that others will treat him favorably.
Read carefully
Genesis 20 later supplies family background, but that does not remove the deception here. The plan withholds the marriage and transfers serious risk onto Sarai.
Reflection
A statement can contain a factual element and still function deceptively. Genesis 12 asks readers to notice not only words but also motive, omission, and who bears the cost.