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Genesis 21:25
But Abraham reproved Abimelech,—on account of the well of water, which the servants of Abimelech had seized.
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Genesis 21:25 in other translations
And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had violently taken away.
But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized,
Abraham complained to Abimelech because of a water well, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
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In context
22 And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech, with Phicol chieftain of his host, spake unto Abraham, saying,—God, is with thee in all that, thou art doing.
23 Now, therefore, swear to me by God, here, that thou wilt not deal falsely by me, nor by mine offspring, nor by my descendants,—according to the lovingkindness wherewith I have dealt with thee, shalt thou deal with me, and with the land wherein thou hast sojourned.
24 And Abraham said, I, will swear.
25 But Abraham reproved Abimelech,—on account of the well of water, which the servants of Abimelech had seized.
26 And Abimelech said, I know not, who hath done this thing,—nor hast even thou, ever told me, nor have even I, ever heard, save to-day.
27 And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave to Abimelech,—and they two solemnised a covenant
28 So then Abraham set seven young sheep of the flock by them-selves,
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