Since Abram was still childless, it was critical that he remain alive. Abram spoke to his wife about using a ploy they had earlier agreed upon, namely, to say that she was his sister.
अब्राम की अब तक कोई संतान नहीं हुई थी, इसलिए उसका ज़िंदा रहना बेहद ज़रूरी था ।