Genesis 25:22

And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to enquire of the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 25:22

BSB

But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" So Rebekah went to inquire of the LORD,

AKJV

And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.

CPDV

But the little ones struggled in her womb. So she said, "If it was to be so with me, what need was there to conceive?" And she went to consult the Lord.

ERV

And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, wherefore do I live? And she went to inquire of the LORD.

NHEB

The children struggled together within her. She said, "If all is well, why am I like this?" She went to inquire of the LORD.

SMT

And the sons will struggle within her: and she will say. If so, wherefore am I thus? And she will go to inquire of Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 25:22

AndthechildrenH1121Noun MasculinestruggledtogetherH7533VerbwithinherH7130Noun MasculineandshesaidH559VerbIfitbesowhyamIthusH2088AndshewentH3212VerbtoenquireH1875VerboftheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Genesis 25:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 25:22

Summary

Rebekah experienced unusual womb movement and inquired

Event

Inquiry made to divine source

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC