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1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, "Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great."
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1 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."
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2 But Abram said, "O Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Elie'zer of Damascus?"
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2 But Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?"
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3 And Abram said, "Behold, thou hast given me no offspring; and a slave born in my house will be my heir."
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3 And Abram said, "You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir."
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4 And behold, the word of the LORD came to him, "This man shall not be your heir; your own son shall be your heir."
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4 Then the word of the LORD came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but a son coming from your own body will be your heir."
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