Parallel Verses
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.
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:
Webster
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come 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 He said, "Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, please give me success this day, and show kindness to my master Abraham. 13 Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water. 14 Let it happen, that the young lady to whom I will say, 'Please let down your pitcher, that I may drink,' and she will say, 'Drink, and I will also give your camels a drink,' -- let her be the one you have appointed for your servant Isaac. By this I will know that you have shown kindness to my master."
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 24:43
behold, I am standing by this spring of water. Let it happen, that the maiden who comes forth to draw, to whom I will say, "Please give me a little water from your pitcher to drink,"
Genesis 24:11
He made the camels kneel down outside the city by the well of water at the time of evening, the time that women go out to draw water.
Genesis 29:9-10
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. They came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.
Judges 5:11
Far from the noise of archers, in the places of drawing water, there they will rehearse the righteous acts of Yahweh, [Even] the righteous acts of his rule in Israel. "Then the people of Yahweh went down to the gates.
1 Samuel 9:11
As they went up the ascent to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said to them, "Is the seer here?"
Psalm 37:5
Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:
Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
John 4:7
A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink."