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Berean Standard Bible

“For before the boy knows how to cry ‘Father’ or ‘Mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.””

Isaiah 8:4

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For before the boy knows how to cry ‘Father’ or ‘Mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.”

World English Bible (WEB)

For before the child knows how to say, ‘My father,’ and, ‘My mother,’ the riches of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried away by the king of Assyria.”

King James Version (KJV)

For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and, My mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be carried away before the king of Assyria.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For before the child is able to say, Father, or, Mother, the wealth of Damascus and the goods of Samaria will be taken away by the king of Assyria.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque antes que el niño sepa decir, Padre mío, y Madre mía, será quitada la fuerza de Damasco y los despojos de Samaria, en la presencia del rey de Asiria.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ese nombre profetiza que dentro de un par de años, antes que ese niño tenga edad para decir papá o mamá, el rey de Asiria invadirá a Damasco y a Samaria, y se llevará todas sus riquezas».

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