Genesis 17:18
Parallel Translations


NASB: And Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before You!" (NASB ©1995)
GWT: Then Abraham said to God, "Why not let Ishmael be my heir?" (GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
ASV: And Abraham said unto God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
BBE: And Abraham said to God, If only Ishmael's life might be your care!
DBY: And Abraham said to God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
JPS: And Abraham said unto God: 'Oh that Ishmael might live before Thee!'
WBS: And Abraham said to God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
WEB: Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before you!"
YLT: And Abraham saith unto God, 'O that Ishmael may live before Thee;'

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