Genesis 38:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray you, let me come in unto you; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What will you give me, that you may come in unto me?
Genesis 38:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Come, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee: for he knew not that she was his daughter-in-law. And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me?
Genesis 38:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Not realizing that she was his daughter-in-law, he went over to her and said, “Come now, let me sleep with you.” “What will you give me for sleeping with you?” she inquired.
Genesis 38:16 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 38:16 say?
Genesis 38:16 in modern King James wording reads: "And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray you, let me come in unto you; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What will you give me, that you may come in unto me?"
Where is Genesis 38:16 found in the Bible?
Genesis 38:16 is verse 16 of chapter 38 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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