Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And behold, the word of Jehovah was to him, saying, This shall not inherit thee, for truly he who shall come forth from thy bowels shall inherit thee.
New American Standard Bible
Then behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “This man will not be your heir;
King James Version
And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.
Holman Bible
Now the word of the Lord came to him: “This one will not be your heir; instead, one who comes from your own body
International Standard Version
A message came from the LORD to him again: "This one will not be your heir. Instead, the child who will be born to you will be your heir."
A Conservative Version
And, behold, the word of LORD came to him, saying, This man shall not be thine heir, but he who shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.
American Standard Version
And, behold, the word of Jehovah came unto him, saying, This man shall not be thine heir; But he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.
Amplified
Then behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “This man [Eliezer] will not be your heir but he who shall come from your own body shall be your heir.”
Bible in Basic English
Then said the Lord, This man will not get the heritage, but a son of your body will have your property after you.
Darby Translation
And behold, the word of Jehovah came to him, saying, This shall not be thine heir, but he that will come forth out of thy body shall be thine heir.
King James 2000
And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be your heir; but he that shall come forth out of your own body shall be your heir.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And behold, the word of Yahweh [came] to him saying, "This [person] will not {be your heir}, but {your own son will be your heir}."
Modern King James verseion
And behold, the Word of Jehovah came to him saying, This one shall not be your heir. But he that shall come forth out of your own bowels shall be your heir.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And behold, the word of the LORD spake unto Abram saying, "He shall not be thine heir, but one that shall come out of thine own body shall be thine heir."
NET Bible
But look, the word of the Lord came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but instead a son who comes from your own body will be your heir."
New Heart English Bible
Behold, the word of the LORD came to him, saying, "This man will not be your heir, but he who will come forth out of your own body will be your heir."
The Emphasized Bible
And lo! a son of my household, is mine heir! And lo! the word of Yahweh came unto him, saying, This one, shall not be thine heir: But one who cometh forth of thy body - hell shall be thine heir.
Webster
And behold, the word of the LORD came to him, saying, This shall not be thy heir; but he that shall come forth out of thy own bowels shall be thy heir.
World English Bible
Behold, the word of Yahweh came to him, saying, "This man will not be your heir, but he who will come forth out of your own body will be your heir."
Youngs Literal Translation
And lo, the word of Jehovah is unto him, saying, 'This one doth not heir thee; but he who cometh out from thy bowels, he doth heir thee;'
Themes
Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » Abraham
Children » In answer to prayer » To abraham
Concubinage » Laws concerning » Children of, not heirs
Delayed blessings » Birth of a son
Faith » Instances of » Believing the promise of many descendants
Interlinear
Dabar
Yarash
Yatsa'
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 15:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh's Covenant With Abram
3 And Abram will say, Behold, to me thou gavest no seed, and behold the son of my house shall inherit me. 4 And behold, the word of Jehovah was to him, saying, This shall not inherit thee, for truly he who shall come forth from thy bowels shall inherit thee. 5 And he will bring him forth without, and will say, Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if thou shalt be able to count them: and he will say to him, So shall be thy seed.
Cross References
Genesis 17:16
And I blessed her, and I gave thee also a son of her: and I blessed her and she was for nations, and kings of people shall be from her.
Genesis 21:12
And God will say to Abraham, It shall not be evil in thine eyes concerning the boy, and concerning thy maidservant; all which Sarah shall say to thee, hear to her voice; for in Isaak the seed shall be called to thee.
2 Samuel 7:12
When thy days shall be filled up and thou shalt lie down with thy fathers, and I raised up thy seed after thee which shall come forth thy bowels, and I prepared his kingdom.
2 Samuel 16:11
And David will say to Abishai and to all his servants, Behold my son who came forth from my bowels seeks my soul: and how much more now the son of the Jaminite? Leave to him and he shall curse, for Jehovah said to him.
2 Chronicles 32:21
And Jehovah will send a messenger, and he will cut off every strong one of power, and leader and chief in the camp of the king of Assur. And he will turn back with shame of face to his land. And he will come into the house of his God, and they coming forth from his bowels caused him to fall there by the sword.
Galatians 4:28
And we, brethren, as Isaac, are children of promise.