Genesis 21:25
World English Bible (WEB)
Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
In context
23 Now, therefore, swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son’s son. But according to the kindness that I have done to you, you shall do to me, and to the land in which you have lived as a foreigner.”
24 Abraham said, “I will swear.”
25 Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
26 Abimelech said, “I don’t know who has done this thing. You didn’t tell me, and I didn’t hear of it until today.”
27 Abraham took sheep and cattle, and gave them to Abimelech. Those two made a covenant.
Genesis 21:25 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
- KJV King James Version
- And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,
- ASV American Standard Version
- And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of the well of water, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And Abraham reasoned with Abimelech concerning the matter of a well of water which Abimelech's servants have taken violently away,
- DBY Darby Translation
- And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water that Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And Abraham reproved Abimelech, because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.