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Berean Standard Bible

“Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

Genesis 15:6

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Study note

Years after the first promise, Abram is still childless and wonders aloud whether a servant will be his heir. God takes him outside, tells him to look at the stars and promises that his offspring will be as countless as they are.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

World English Bible (WEB)

He believed in Yahweh, who credited it to him for righteousness.

King James Version (KJV)

And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he believed in Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he had faith in the Lord, and it was put to his account as righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y creyó á Jehová, y contóselo por justicia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y Abram le creyó al Señor, y esto le agradó al Señor y, por eso, lo consideró un hombre justo.

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