Genesis 21:25

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Genesis 21:25

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,

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KJV

King James Version

And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.

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WEB

World English Bible

Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.

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ASV

American Standard Version

And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of the well of water, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Genesis 21

²³ Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.”

²⁴ And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”

²⁵ But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,

²⁶ Abimelech replied, “I do not know who has done this. You did not tell me, so I have not heard about it until today.”

²⁷ So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant.

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