Genesis 16:2

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing: I pray you, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.

Genesis 16:2 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, Jehovah hath restrained me from bearing; go in, I pray thee, unto my handmaid; it may be that I shall obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.

Genesis 16:2 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.

Genesis 16:2 (BSB)

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What does Genesis 16:2 say?

Genesis 16:2 in modern King James wording reads: "And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing: I pray you, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai."

Where is Genesis 16:2 found in the Bible?

Genesis 16:2 is verse 2 of chapter 16 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.

Which translations of Genesis 16:2 can I read here?

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