1 Samuel 16:12
American Standard Version
12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal [a]of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look upon. And Jehovah said, Arise, anoint him; for this is he.
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- 1 Samuel 16:12 Hebrew fair of eyes.
1 Samuel 16:12
King James Version
12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
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1 Samuel 16:12
New King James Version
12 So he sent and brought him in. Now he was (A)ruddy, (B)with [a]bright eyes, and good-looking. (C)And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!”
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- 1 Samuel 16:12 Lit. beautiful
1 Samuel 16:12
English Standard Version
12 And he sent and brought him in. Now he was (A)ruddy and had beautiful eyes and was handsome. And the Lord said, (B)“Arise, anoint him, for this is he.”
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