Berean Standard Bible
“Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed.”
The brothers have thrown Joseph into a pit and are considering what to do. A caravan of Ishmaelite traders passes by.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed.
World English Bible (WEB)
Come, and let’s sell him to the Ishmaelites, and not let our hand be on him; for he is our brother, our flesh.” His brothers listened to him.
King James Version (KJV)
Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother, our flesh. And his brethren hearkened unto him.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Let us give him to these Ishmaelites for a price, and let us not put violent hands on him, for he is our brother, our flesh. And his brothers gave ear to him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Venid, y vendámosle á los Ismaelitas, y no sea nuestra mano sobre él; que nuestro hermano es nuestra carne. Y sus hermanos acordaron con él.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
―¡Miren! —dijo Judá a los demás—. Allá vienen unos ismaelitas. ¡Vendámosles a José! ¿Para qué hemos de matarlo y cargar con esta culpa en la conciencia? No seamos responsables de su muerte porque, después de todo, es nuestro hermano. Todos los hermanos estuvieron de acuerdo.
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