Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your
King James Version
And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.
Holman Bible
And he said to Sarah, “Look, I am giving your brother 1,000 pieces of silver. It is a verification of your honor
International Standard Version
Abimelech also told Sarah, "Look! I am giving your brother 1,000 pieces of silver to vindicate you in the eyes of all who are with you. As a result, you will be completely vindicated."
A Conservative Version
And to Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for thee a covering of the eyes to all who are with thee. And in regard to all thou are righted.
American Standard Version
And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for thee a covering of the eyes to all that are with thee. And in respect of all thou art righted.
Amplified
Then to Sarah he said, “Look, I have given this brother of yours a
Bible in Basic English
And he said to Sarah, See, I have given to your brother a thousand bits of silver so that your wrong may be put right; now your honour is clear in the eyes of all.
Darby Translation
And to Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver; behold, let that be to thee a covering of the eyes, in respect of all that are with thee, and with all; and she was reproved.
Julia Smith Translation
And to Sarah he said, Behold, I gave a thousand of silver to thy brother; behold, he is to thee for a garment of the eyes to all who are with thee, and with all: and she was set right
King James 2000
And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to you a vindication of the eyes, unto all that are with you, and with all others: thus she was righted.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And to Sarah he said, "Look, I have given a thousand [pieces of] silver to your brother. It [shall be] {an exoneration}. {You are vindicated before all who are with you}."
Modern King James verseion
And to Sarah he said, Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, he is to you a covering of the eyes, to all that are with you, and with all this, you are reproved.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And unto Sara he said, "See, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver, behold this thing shall be a covering to thine eyes unto all that are with thee and unto all men and an excuse."
NET Bible
To Sarah he said, "Look, I have given a thousand pieces of silver to your 'brother.' This is compensation for you so that you will stand vindicated before all who are with you."
New Heart English Bible
To Sarah he said, "Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for you a covering of the eyes to all that are with you. In front of all you are vindicated."
The Emphasized Bible
And to Sarah, he said, Lo! I have given a thousand of silver unto thy brother: Lo! that is for thee as a covering of eyes, to all who are with thee, - And so in every way, hath right been done.
Webster
And to Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, to all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.
World English Bible
To Sarah he said, "Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for you a covering of the eyes to all that are with you. In front of all you are vindicated."
Youngs Literal Translation
and to Sarah he hath said, 'Lo, I have given a thousand silverlings to thy brother; lo, it is to thee a covering of eyes, to all who are with thee;' and by all this she is reasoned with.
Themes
Falsehood » Instances of » Sarah » Denying » To king of gerar
Good for evil » Returning » Abraham, to abimelech
Topics
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Nathan
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 20:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abraham And Abimelech
15
Abimelech said: Look, here is my land. Live anywhere you like.
16 To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your
Cross References
Genesis 20:5
Abraham said that she was his sister. She said the same thing. I did this with a clear conscience. I have done no wrong!
Proverbs 27:5
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
Genesis 24:65
She asked Abraham's servant: Who is that man walking toward us in the field? He is my master, the servant answered. So she took her veil (scarf) and covered her face.
Genesis 26:11
So Abimelech charged all the people, saying: He who touches this man or his wife will certainly be put to death.
1 Chronicles 21:3-6
Joab answered: May Jehovah make the people of Israel a hundred times more numerous than they are now! They are all your servants, Your Majesty. Why do you want to do this and make the whole nation guilty?
Proverbs 9:8-9
Correct a scoffer (mocker) (scorner) and he will hate you. Reprove a wise man and he will love you.
Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. He that hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 25:12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise provider to a listening ear.
Jonah 1:6
So the captain came to him, and said: Why are you sleeping? Get up and call on your god. Perhaps your god will be concerned about us so that we will not perish.
Revelation 3:19
I reprove and discipline those whom I love: be zealous therefore, and repent.