Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at your wives.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not near a woman.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he said to the people, Be ready by the third day: do not come near a woman.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And he said to the people, Be ready for the third day; do not come near [your] wives.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And he said to the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at your wives.

World English Bible (WEB)

He said to the people, "Be ready by the third day. Don't have sexual relations with a woman."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he saith unto the people, `Be ye prepared for the third day, come not nigh unto a woman.'