1 Chronicles 4:10
8 And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.
9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
11 And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.
12 And Eshton begat Beth-rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These are the men of Rechah.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.
- KJV
- And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
- WEB
- Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border! May your hand be with me, and may you keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” God granted him that which he requested.
- ASV
- And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it be not to my sorrow! And God granted him that which he requested.
- DARBY
- And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, Oh that thou wouldest richly bless me, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God brought about what he had requested.
- BLB
- And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, saying, “If only You would greatly bless me and enlarge my territory! And may Your hand be with me, that You would keep [me] from evil, not to grieve me.” And God brought in for him that which he asked.
- ÅB
- Og Jabes påkalte Israels Gud og sa: Å, om du ville velsigne meg og utvide mine landemerker og la din hånd være med meg, og om du ville lage det så at det ingen ulykke kom, og jeg ble fri for smerte! Og Gud lot det komme som han hadde bedt om.
- OTB
- Nå påkalte Jabez Israels Gud og sa,
"Å, at Du ville velsigne meg rikelig, og utvide mitt område,
og at Din hånd måtte være med meg,
og at Du ville bevare meg fra skade så det ikke ville smerte meg!"
Og Gud ga ham det han ba om. - B1930
- Og Jabes påkalte Israels Gud og sa: Å, om du vilde velsigne mig og utvide mine landemerker og la din hånd være med mig, og om du vilde lage det så at det ingen ulykke kom, og jeg blev fri for smerte! Og Gud lot det komme som han hadde bedt om.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Matthew 7:7–11
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
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I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
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The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
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Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
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Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
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And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
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