Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
you are to say, ‘Your servants have raised livestock ever since our youth—both we and our fathers.’ Then you will be allowed to settle in the land of Goshen, since all shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians.”
World English Bible (WEB)
that you shall say, ‘Your servants have been keepers of livestock from our youth even until now, both we, and our fathers:’ that you may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.”
Strong's King James
That ye shall say{H559}{(H8804)}, Thy servants{H5650}' trade{H582} hath been about cattle{H4735} from our youth{H5271} even until now, both we, and also our fathers{H1}: that ye may dwell{H3427}{(H8799)} in the land{H776} of Goshen{H1657}; for every shepherd{H7462}{(H8802)}{H6629} is an abomination{H8441} unto the Egyptians{H4714}.
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Young's Literal Translation
that ye have said, Thy servants have been men of cattle from our youth, even until now, both we and our fathers,—in order that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen, for the abomination of the Egyptians is every one feeding a flock.’
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