Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Here I am, standing by the spring, and the daughters of the people who live in the town are coming out to draw water.
New American Standard Bible
Behold,
King James Version
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
Holman Bible
I am standing here
International Standard Version
I've stationed myself here by the spring as the women of the town come to draw water.
A Conservative Version
Behold, I am standing by the fountain of water. And the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.
American Standard Version
Behold, I am standing by the fountain of water. And the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.
Amplified
Behold, I stand here at the spring of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;
Bible in Basic English
See, I am waiting here by the water-spring; and the daughters of the town are coming out to get water:
Darby Translation
Behold, I stand here by the well of water, and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold, I stand at the fountain of waters, and the daughters of the men of the city come forth to draw water.
King James 2000
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Behold, I am standing by the spring of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are going out to draw water.
Modern King James verseion
Behold, I stand by the well of water. And the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Lo, I stand here by the well of water and the daughters of the men of this city will come out to draw water:
New Heart English Bible
Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.
The Emphasized Bible
Here am, I, stationed by the fountain of water, - and, the daughters of the men of the city, are coming forth to draw water:
Webster
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
World English Bible
Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.
Youngs Literal Translation
lo, I am standing by the fountain of water, and daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;
Themes
Children » Female » Usefully employed
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Masters'
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham's servant
The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray to be guided by
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Wells » Frequented by » Travellers
Wells » Frequented by » Women who came to draw water
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 24:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abraham's Servant Finds A Wife For Isaac
12 He prayed, "O Lord, God of my master Abraham, guide me today. Be faithful to my master Abraham. 13 Here I am, standing by the spring, and the daughters of the people who live in the town are coming out to draw water. 14 I will say to a young woman, 'Please lower your jar so I may drink.' May the one you have chosen for your servant Isaac reply, 'Drink, and I'll give your camels water too.' In this way I will know that you have been faithful to my master."
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 24:43
Here I am, standing by the spring. When the young woman goes out to draw water, I'll say, "Give me a little water to drink from your jug."
Genesis 24:11
He made the camels kneel down by the well outside the city. It was evening, the time when the women would go out to draw water.
Genesis 29:9-10
While he was still speaking with them, Rachel arrived with her father's sheep, for she was tending them.
Exodus 2:16
Now a priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came and began to draw water and fill the troughs in order to water their father's flock.
Judges 5:11
Hear the sound of those who divide the sheep among the watering places; there they tell of the Lord's victorious deeds, the victorious deeds of his warriors in Israel. Then the Lord's people went down to the city gates --
1 Samuel 9:11
As they were going up the ascent to the town, they met some girls coming out to draw water. They said to them, "Is this where the seer is?"
Psalm 37:5
Commit your future to the Lord! Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.
Proverbs 3:6
Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.
John 4:7
A Samaritan woman came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me some water to drink."