Genesis 22:16
“And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:”
King James Version (KJV)
Other Translations of Genesis 22:16
“And said, By my selfe haue I sworne, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy sonne, thine onely sonne,”King James Version (1611) -
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“and said, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son,”New American Standard Version (1995)
“and said, By myself have I sworn, saith Jehovah, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son,”American Standard Version (1901)
“Saying, I have taken an oath by my name, says the Lord, because you have done this and have not kept back from me your dearly loved only son,”Basic English Bible
“and said, By myself I swear, saith Jehovah, that, because thou hast done this, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only [son],”Darby Bible
“By my own self have I sworn, saith the Lord: because thou hast done this thing, and hast not spared thy only begotten son for my sake: ”Douay Rheims Bible
“And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thy only son: ”Webster's Bible
“and said, "I have sworn by myself, says Yahweh, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son,”World English Bible
“and saith, `By Myself I have sworn -- the affirmation of Jehovah -- that because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only one --”Youngs Literal Bible
“ and said: 'By Myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son,”Jewish Publication Society Bible
joel waweru maina's comment on 2014-05-05 21:56:45:
it show if we are dedicated to GOD HE CAN BLESS US TOTALY thats why he even swears by his name
Linus Bassey's comment on 2013-07-10 07:26:02:
It shows total commitment and sincerity of purpose in the of God and the man Abraham.
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