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Berean Standard Bible

“But Abram replied, “Lord GOD, how can I know that I will possess it?””

Genesis 15:8

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God has just promised Abram a land to inherit, after already promising him descendants as countless as the stars. Abram has believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Abram replied, “Lord GOD, how can I know that I will possess it?”

World English Bible (WEB)

He said, “Lord Yahweh, how will I know that I will inherit it?”

King James Version (KJV)

And he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he said, O Lord Jehovah, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he said, O Lord God, how may I be certain that it will be mine?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y él respondió: Señor Jehová, ¿en qué conoceré que la tengo de heredar?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero Abram le respondió: ―Mi Señor y Dios, ¿cómo podré estar seguro de que me la vas a regalar?

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