Nehr · Genesis 25

Genesis 25:23

And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.

— Genesis 25:23, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh said to her, Two nations are in your womb, Two peoples will be separated from your body. The one people will be stronger than the other people. The elder will serve the younger.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jehovah said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, And two peoples shall be separated from thy bowels: And the one people shall be stronger than the other people; And the elder shall serve the younger.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Jehovah saith to her, 'Two nations <FI>are<Fi> in thy womb, and two peoples from thy bowels are parted; and the <FI>one<Fi> people than the <FI>other<Fi> people is stronger; and the elder doth serve the younger.'

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