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GNV1560

2 Esdras 2:5

And thee, ô father, I call for a witnes for the mother of these children, which wolde not kepe my couenant,

Parallel Translations

KJVView canonical →
As for me, O father, I call upon thee for a witness over the mother of these children, which would not keep my covenant,
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
As for me, O father, I call upon you for a witness in addition to the mother of these children, because they would not keep my covenant,
World English Bible