Isaac came from the way of Beer Lahai Roi, for he lived in the land of the South.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country.
- BSB Now Isaac had just returned from Beer-lahai-roi, for he was living in the Negev.
- ESV Now Isaac had returned from Beer-lahai-roi and was dwelling in the Negeb.
- NKJV Now Isaac came from the way of Beer Lahai Roi, for he dwelt in the South.
- NASB Now Isaac had come back from a journey to Beer-lahai-roi; for he was living in the Negev.
- NLT Meanwhile, Isaac, whose home was in the Negev, had returned from Beer-lahai-roi.
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Cross-references · 4
- Gen 25:11After the death of Abraham, God blessed Isaac, his son. Isaac lived by Beer Lahai Roi.
- Gen 16:14Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
- Gen 20:1Abraham traveled from there toward the land of the South, and lived between Kadesh and Shur. He lived as a foreigner in Gerar.
- Gen 12:9Abram traveled, still going on toward the South.
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