Genesis 27:20

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“But Isaac asked his son, “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son?” “Because the LORD your God brought it to me,” he replied.”

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BSBPD

“But Isaac asked his son, “How did you ever find it so quickly, my son?” “Because the LORD your God brought it to me,” he replied.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the Lord thy God brought it to me.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because Jehovah thy God sent me good speed.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Isaac saith unto his son, `What <FI>is<Fi> this thou hast hasted to find, my son?' and he saith, `That which Jehovah thy God hath caused to come before me.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 27:20 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 24:12“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
  2. Exodus 20:7You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.
  3. Job 13:7Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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