


Genesis 16:2
Bible Versions
And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.
And Sarai {H8297} said {H559} unto Abram {H87}, Behold now, the LORD {H3068} hath restrained me {H6113} from bearing {H3205}: I pray thee, go in {H935} unto my maid {H8198}; it may {H194} be that I may obtain children {H1129} by her. And Abram {H87} hearkened {H8085} to the voice {H6963} of Sarai {H8297}.
so Sarai said to Avram, "Here now, ADONAI has kept me from having children; so go in and sleep with my slave-girl. Maybe I'll be able to have children through her."Avram listened to what Sarai said.
So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.
And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, Jehovah hath restrained me from bearing; go in, I pray thee, unto my handmaid; it may be that I shall obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.
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