While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
Parallel translations
- KJV And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
- BSB While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.
- NKJV So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.
- NASB While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.
- NLT And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born.
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Ps 33:11The counsel of Yahweh stands fast forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
- Rev 12:1–5A great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
- Mic 5:2But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come out to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings out are from of old, from ancient times.
- Prov 19:21There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.
- Luke 1:57Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she gave birth to a son.
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