Genesis 17:18
ContextNET © | Abraham said to God, “O that 1 Ishmael might live before you!” 2 |
NIV © | And Abraham said to God, "If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!" |
NASB © | And Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before You!" |
NLT © | And Abraham said to God, "Yes, may Ishmael enjoy your special blessing!" |
MSG © | Recovering, Abraham said to God, "Oh, keep Ishmael alive and well before you!" |
BBE © | And Abraham said to God, If only Ishmael’s life might be your care! |
NRSV © | And Abraham said to God, "O that Ishmael might live in your sight!" |
NKJV © | And Abraham said to God, "Oh, that Ishmael might live before You!" |
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NET © | Abraham said to God, “O that 1 Ishmael might live before you!” 2 |
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1 tn The wish is introduced with the Hebrew particle לוּ (lu), “O that.” 2 tn Or “live with your blessing.” |