Jonah 1:7
King James Version
7 And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.
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Jonah 1:7
New International Version
7 Then the sailors said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity.”(A) They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.(B)
Jonah 1:7
English Standard Version
Jonah Is Thrown into the Sea
7 And they said to one another, “Come, let us (A)cast lots, that we may know on whose account this evil has come upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.
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Jonah 1:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 “Come on!” the sailors said to each other. “Let’s cast lots.(A) Then we’ll know who is to blame for this trouble we’re in.” So they cast lots, and the lot singled out Jonah.(B)
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Jonah 1:7
New American Standard Bible 1995
7 Each man said to his mate, “Come, let us (A)cast lots so we may [a]learn on whose account this calamity has struck us.” So they cast lots and the (B)lot fell on Jonah.
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