Genesis 21:25
And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.In other versions
And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of the well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.
ASV
But Abraham made a protest to Abimelech because of a water-hole which Abimelech's servants had taken by force.
BBE
And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water that Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.
DBY
Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.
WEB
And Abraham reasoned with Abimelech concerning the matter of a well of water which Abimelech's servants have taken violently away,
YLT
And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.
ENG
And Abraham reproved Abimelech, because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.
WBT
But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,
BSB
In context
23Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned.
24And Abraham said, I will swear.
25And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.
26And Abimelech said, I wot not who hath done this thing; neither didst thou tell me, neither yet heard I of it, but to day.
27And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Abraham
- Abimelech