Genesis 15:3

God’s Covenant with Abram

2But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”3Abram continued, “Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir.”

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Berean Standard Bible
Abram continued, “Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir.”
American Standard Version (1901)
And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.
Bible in Basic English
And Abram said, You have given me no child, and a servant in my house will get the heritage.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And Abram added: But to me thou hast not given seed: and lo my servant, born in my house, shall be my heir.
Free Bible Version
Abram went on to complain, “Look! You haven't given me any children, so a servant from my household has to be my heir!”
Geneva Bible 1599
Againe Abram saide, Beholde, to me thou hast giuen no seede: wherefore loe, a seruant of mine house shalbe mine heire.
King James (Authorized) Version
And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.
One Unity Resource Bible
Avram [Exalted father] said, “Behold, to me you have given no children: and, behold, one born in my house is my heir.”
Translation for Translators
Abram added, “You have not given me any children, so think about this: A servant in my household will inherit all I own!”
Unlocked Literal Bible
Abram said, “Since you have given me no descendant, see, the steward of my house is my heir.”
Noah Webster Bible
And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and lo, one born in my house is my heir.
World English Bible
Abram said, “Behold, you have given no children to me: and, behold, one born in my house is my heir.”
Young's Literal Translation
And Abram saith, 'Lo, to me Thou hast not given seed, and lo, a domestic doth heir me.'