Genesis 21:31

Genesis 21:31 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

31So that place was called Beersheba, because the two men swore an oath there.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

31Therefore he called that place Beersheba, because there the two of them took an oath.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

31Therefore that place was called Beersheba (Well of the Oath or Well of the Seven), because there the two of them swore an oath.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

31So that place was called Beersheba, because it was there that the two of them swore an oath.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

31Wherefore he called that place Beer-sheba; because there they sware both of them.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

31Wherefore the place is called Beer-sheba, because there they both sware.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

31Therefore he called that place Beersheba, because they both swore an oath there.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

31So that place was named Beersheba. That’s because there the two men came to an agreement.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

31Because of that, the name of the place became ‘Beersheba’, because the two men made a promise there.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

31therefore he has called that place “Beer-Sheba,” for both of them have sworn there.

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