Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it not be to my sorrow!" God granted him that which he requested.

I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.

He left from there to the mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to Yahweh and called on the name of Yahweh.

The man said, "Let me go, for the day breaks." Jacob said, "I won't let you go, unless you bless me."

He said, "Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed."

He erected an altar there, and called it El Elohe Israel.

the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. Let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth."

The children of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying, "Why have you given me just one lot and one part for an inheritance, since I am a great people, because Yahweh has blessed me so far?"

Manasseh did not drive out [the inhabitants of] Beth Shean and its towns, nor [of] Taanach and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and its towns; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

Then Eli answered, "Go in peace; and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of him."

Now, Yahweh my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father. I am but a little child. I don't know how to go out or come in.

Oh give thanks to Yahweh. Call on his name. Make his doings known among the peoples.

I am like one who is a joke to his neighbor, I, who called on God, and he answered. The just, the blameless man is a joke.

You shall make your prayer to him, and he will hear you. You shall pay your vows.

He asked life of you, you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever.

When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.

Let me hear joy and gladness, That the bones which you have broken may rejoice.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.

As for me, I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.

You who hear prayer, to you all men will come.

But most certainly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer.

His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed.

Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel among those who call on his name; they called on Yahweh, and he answered them.

I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.

Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

Yahweh's blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.

Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me;

Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

The poor and needy seek water, and there is none. Their tongue fails for thirst. I, Yahweh, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.

Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.'

"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.

Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." He went out and wept bitterly.

saying, "If you, even you, had known today the things which belong to your peace! But now, they are hidden from your eyes.

I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me?" Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time, "Do you have affection for me?" He said to him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I have affection for you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.

God, having raised up his servant, Jesus, sent him to you first, to bless you, in turning away everyone of you from your wickedness."

For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call on him.

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.

to the assembly of God which is at Corinth; those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:

But I determined this for myself, that I would not come to you again in sorrow.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Don't grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

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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.

Oh that, etc

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Called

Oh give thanks to Yahweh. Call on his name. Make his doings known among the peoples.
He left from there to the mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to Yahweh and called on the name of Yahweh.
I am like one who is a joke to his neighbor, I, who called on God, and he answered. The just, the blameless man is a joke.
As for me, I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.
Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel among those who call on his name; they called on Yahweh, and he answered them.
Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call on him.
to the assembly of God which is at Corinth; those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:

The god

He said, "Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed."
He erected an altar there, and called it El Elohe Israel.
Then Eli answered, "Go in peace; and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of him."
The poor and needy seek water, and there is none. Their tongue fails for thirst. I, Yahweh, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

Oh that, etc

saying, "If you, even you, had known today the things which belong to your peace! But now, they are hidden from your eyes.

Bless me

I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.
The man said, "Let me go, for the day breaks." Jacob said, "I won't let you go, unless you bless me."
His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed.
God, having raised up his servant, Jesus, sent him to you first, to bless you, in turning away everyone of you from your wickedness."
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;

Thine hand

Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

That thou

the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. Let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth."
Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me;
Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.'
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.
And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

That it may

When I kept silence, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
Let me hear joy and gladness, That the bones which you have broken may rejoice.
Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." He went out and wept bitterly.
He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me?" Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time, "Do you have affection for me?" He said to him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I have affection for you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.
But I determined this for myself, that I would not come to you again in sorrow.
Don't grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

God granted

Now, Yahweh my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father. I am but a little child. I don't know how to go out or come in.
You shall make your prayer to him, and he will hear you. You shall pay your vows.
He asked life of you, you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever.
You who hear prayer, to you all men will come.
But most certainly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer.
I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.
Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

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God blessed them. God said to them, "Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
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