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Genesis 21:25
New English Translation
Genesis 21:25
New English Translation
25 But Abraham lodged a complaint against[a] Abimelech concerning a well[b] that Abimelech’s servants had seized.[c]
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- Genesis 21:25 tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to argue; to dispute”; it can focus on the beginning of the dispute (as here), the dispute itself, or the resolution of a dispute (Isa 1:18). Apparently the complaint was lodged before the actual oath was taken.
- Genesis 21:25 tn Heb “concerning the matter of the well of water.”
- Genesis 21:25 tn The Hebrew verb used here means “to steal; to rob; to take violently.” The statement reflects Abraham’s perspective.
Genesis 21:25
New King James Version
Genesis 21:25
New King James Version
25 Then Abraham rebuked Abimelech because of a well of water which Abimelech’s servants (A)had seized.
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Genesis 21:25
New International Version
Genesis 21:25
New International Version
25 Then Abraham complained to Abimelek about a well of water that Abimelek’s servants had seized.(A)
Geneza 21:25
Cornilescu 1924 - Revised 2010, 2014
Geneza 21:25
Cornilescu 1924 - Revised 2010, 2014
25 Dar Avraam a băgat vină lui Abimelec pentru o fântână de apă, pe care puseseră mâna cu sila(A) robii lui Abimelec.
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