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Genesis 17:22

Abraham

20 As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.

21 But I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”

When He had finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.

23 On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male among the members of Abraham’s household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him.

24 So Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,

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BSB
When He had finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.
KJV
And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
WEB
When he finished talking with him, God went up from Abraham.
ASV
And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
DARBY
And he left off talking with him; and God went up from Abraham.
BLB
And He finished speaking with him, and God went up from Abraham.
ÅB
Så holdt han opp å tale med ham; og Gud for opp igjen fra Abraham.
OTB
Etter å ha avsluttet sin samtale med Abraham, gikk Gud opp fra ham.
B1930
Så holdt han op å tale med ham; og Gud for op igjen fra Abraham.

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