Parallel Verses
Webster
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come 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:
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 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:
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
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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 And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, prosper me this day, and show kindness to my master Abraham. 13 Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water: 14 And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and by that shall I know that thou hast shown kindness to my master.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 24:43
Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
Genesis 24:11
And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water, at the time of the evening, the time when women go out to draw water:
Genesis 29:9-10
And while he was yet speaking with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them.
Exodus 2:16
Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.
Judges 5:11
They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts towards the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates.
1 Samuel 9:11
And as they went up the hill to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said to them, Is the seer here?
Psalm 37:5
Commit thy way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he will bring it to pass.
Proverbs 3:6
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will direct thy paths.
John 4:7
There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith to her, Give me to drink.