Genèse - Caput 12

Genèse 12.1 dixit autem Dominus ad Abram egredere de terra tua et de cognatione tua et de domo patris tui in terram quam monstrabo tibi Genèse 12.2 faciamque te in gentem magnam et benedicam tibi et magnificabo nomen tuum erisque benedictus Genèse 12.3 benedicam benedicentibus tibi et maledicam maledicentibus tibi atque in te benedicentur universae cognationes terrae Genèse 12.4 egressus est itaque Abram sicut praeceperat ei Dominus et ivit cum eo Loth septuaginta quinque annorum erat Abram cum egrederetur de Haran Genèse 12.5 tulitque Sarai uxorem suam et Loth filium fratris sui universamque substantiam quam possederant et animas quas fecerant in Haran et egressi sunt ut irent in terram Chanaan cumque venissent in eam Genèse 12.6 pertransivit Abram terram usque ad locum Sychem usque ad convallem Inlustrem Chananeus autem tunc erat in terra Genèse 12.7 apparuitque Dominus Abram et dixit ei semini tuo dabo terram hanc qui aedificavit ibi altare Domino qui apparuerat ei Genèse 12.8 et inde transgrediens ad montem qui erat contra orientem Bethel tetendit ibi tabernaculum suum ab occidente habens Bethel et ab oriente Ai aedificavit quoque ibi altare Domino et invocavit nomen eius Genèse 12.9 perrexitque Abram vadens et ultra progrediens ad meridiem Genèse 12.10 facta est autem fames in terra descenditque Abram in Aegyptum ut peregrinaretur ibi praevaluerat enim fames in terra Genèse 12.11 cumque prope esset ut ingrederetur Aegyptum dixit Sarai uxori suae novi quod pulchra sis mulier Genèse 12.12 et quod cum viderint te Aegyptii dicturi sunt uxor ipsius est et interficient me et te reservabunt Genèse 12.13 dic ergo obsecro te quod soror mea sis ut bene sit mihi propter te et vivat anima mea ob gratiam tui Genèse 12.14 cum itaque ingressus esset Abram Aegyptum viderunt Aegyptii mulierem quod esset pulchra nimis Genèse 12.15 et nuntiaverunt principes Pharaoni et laudaverunt eam apud illum et sublata est mulier in domum Pharaonis Genèse 12.16 Abram vero bene usi sunt propter illam fueruntque ei oves et boves et asini et servi et famulae et asinae et cameli Genèse 12.17 flagellavit autem Dominus Pharaonem plagis maximis et domum eius propter Sarai uxorem Abram Genèse 12.18 vocavitque Pharao Abram et dixit ei quidnam est quod fecisti mihi quare non indicasti quod uxor tua esset Genèse 12.19 quam ob causam dixisti esse sororem tuam ut tollerem eam mihi in uxorem nunc igitur ecce coniux tua accipe eam et vade Genèse 12.20 praecepitque Pharao super Abram viris et deduxerunt eum et uxorem illius et omnia quae habebat

Genèse : Caput 12

Genesis Chapter 12: The Call of Abraham

Genesis chapter 12 marks the beginning of Abraham's story, a fundamental turning point in God's plan of redemption. How does God begin his saving purpose through a human being? This foundational text recounts Abraham's call, the divine promises made to him, and his journey to Canaan. It introduces crucial themes such as faith, obedience, and God's covenant with humanity.

Tests of Faith

Chapter 12 also recounts Abraham's first test of faith when he travels to Egypt. Through this test, we discover the depth of his trust in God and his commitment to God's promises. We invite you to explore with us five biblical passages that resonate with the transformative themes of this crucial chapter.

Related Bible Passages

Galatians 3:8: "The Scriptures foretold that God would justify the Gentiles by faith and first proclaimed the good news to Abraham: 'Because of you, all nations will be blessed.'" This verse cites the promise made to Abraham in Genesis 12, interpreting it as a foreshadowing of the gospel.

Hebrews 11:8: "By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed, and went to a place he would later receive as an inheritance, even though he did not know where he was going." This passage highlights Abraham's obedience to God's call in Genesis 12.

Acts 7:3: "And he said to him, 'Leave your country and your relatives and go to the land that I will show you.'" Stephen quotes God's call to Abraham in Genesis 12 during his speech, recalling the importance of this call in salvation history.

Romans 4:13: "The promise to Abraham and his descendants, not through the law, that they should be heirs of the world, was not received by the law, but through the righteousness that comes from faith." This verse refers to the promise made to Abraham in Genesis 12, linking it to justification by faith, a central tenet of our Christian faith.

Joshua 24:3: "But I took your father Abraham from the land beyond the Euphrates and brought him through Canaan, and I gave him many descendants. I gave him Isaac." This passage recounts Abraham's call within the context of Israel's history, highlighting God's plan through the generations.

Conclusion

Through these passages, we understand that Abraham's call is not only a historical event, but also a model of faith and obedience for all believers. As we meditate on Genesis 12 and its implications, we are invited to follow Abraham's example, exercise faith, and embark on our own spiritual journey.