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Most probably with some notable distemper of his body, which did both chastise him for and hinder him in the execution of his lust.
His house, i.e, his servants, who being some one way, some another, partners of his sin, are justly made partners in his plagues. And if any were innocent in this matter, they were obnoxious to God for other sins. Besides, as they were punished upon the occasion of Pharaoh’s sin, so Pharaoh was punished in their punishments.
Because of Sarai, i.e.
1. For the act of violence towards her; for the word taken, Gen_12:15, implies that it was by constraint, and not with Abram’s and with her consent, which it is not probable that either of them would give in that case.
2. For an intention of uncleanness. For God, who is the Searcher and Judge of men’s hearts, may justly, and doth often, punish men for their evil purposes. Compare Gen_20:3,4.