Gen 12:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : The Lord sent great plagues on Pharaoh and his house because of Sarai. This stopped Pharaoh from sinning further. God punished not only Pharaoh but also his household, especially the princes who brought Sarai to him. This teaches us that people who join together in wrongdoing share the consequences. The plagues made it clear that Sarai was the reason for their suffering (v. 17 ).

‏ Genesis 12:17

v. 17: The Lord sent great plagues on Pharaoh and his house because of Sarai. This stopped Pharaoh from sinning further. God punished not only Pharaoh but also his household, especially the princes who brought Sarai to him. This teaches us that people who join together in wrongdoing share the consequences. The plagues made it clear that Sarai was the reason for their suffering (v. 17 ^a).