Parallel Strong's Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen the men of the place asked about his wife, he said, “ She is my sister,” for he was afraid to say “ my wife,” thinking, “ The men of the place will kill me on account of Rebekah, for she is a beautiful woman.”
New American Standard BibleWhen the men of the place asked about his wife, he said, "She is my sister," for he was afraid to say, "my wife," [thinking], "the men of the place might kill me on account of Rebekah, for she is beautiful."
King James BibleAnd the men of the place asked [him] of his wife; and he said, She [is] my sister: for he feared to say, [She is] my wife; lest, [said he], the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she [was] fair to look upon. Parallel Verses International Standard VersionLater on, the men of that place asked about his wife, so he replied, "She's my sister," because he was afraid to call her "my wife." He kept thinking, "…otherwise, the men around here will kill me on account of Rebekah, since she's very beautiful."
American Standard VersionAnd the men of the place asked him of his wife. And he said, She is my sister. For he feared to say, My wife. Lest,'said he , the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah. Because she was fair to look upon.
Young's Literal Translation and men of the place ask him of his wife, and he saith, 'She is my sister:' for he hath been afraid to say, 'My wife -- lest the men of the place kill me for Rebekah, for she is of good appearance.' Links Genesis 26:7 • Genesis 26:7 NIV • Genesis 26:7 NLT • Genesis 26:7 ESV • Genesis 26:7 NASB • Genesis 26:7 KJV • Genesis 26:7 Commentaries • Genesis 26:7 Bible Apps • Genesis 26:7 Biblia Paralela • Genesis 26:7 Chinese Bible • Genesis 26:7 French Bible • Genesis 26:7 German Bible
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