Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that You would bless me indeed, and make my border larger, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, so that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he asked.
New American Standard Bible
Now 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 harm that it may not pain me!” And God granted him what he requested.
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Jabez called out to the God of Israel: “If only You would bless me, extend my border, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not cause any pain.”
International Standard Version
Later on, Jabez called on the God of Israel, asking him, ""whether you would bless me again and again, enlarge my territory, keep your power with me, keep me from evil, and keep me from harm!" And God granted what he had requested.
A Conservative Version
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou would keep me from evil, that it not be to my sorrow! And God granted him t
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that You would indeed bless me and enlarge my border [property], and that Your hand would be with me, and You would keep me from evil so that it does not hurt me!” And God granted his request.
Bible in Basic English
And Jabez made a prayer to the God of Israel, saying, If only you would truly give me a blessing, and make wider the limits of my land, and let your hand be with me, and keep me from evil, so that I may not be troubled by it! And God gave him his desire.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jabez will call to God of Israel, saying, If blessing, thou wilt bless me and enlarge my bound, and thine hand were with me, and didst me from evil, so as not to afflict me! And God will bring what he asked.
King James 2000
And 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 may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would surely bless me and enlarge my border. And may your hand be with me, that you would keep me from evil so that it might not harm me!" And God granted what he asked.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "If thou shalt bless me, and enlarge my coasts, and shalt let thine hand be with me, and wilt keep me from evil that it vex me not." And God sent him his desire.
NET Bible
Jabez called out to the God of Israel, "If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory! May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm so I might not endure pain!" God answered his prayer.
New Heart English Bible
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.
The Emphasized Bible
So then Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldst, indeed bless, me, and enlarge my boundary, and that thy hand might be with me, - and that thou wouldst work to deliver me from evil, that it be not my pain. And God brought about that which he asked.
Webster
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldst keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
World English Bible
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jabez calleth to the God of Israel, saying, 'If blessing Thou dost bless me, then Thou hast made great my border, and Thy hand hath been with me, and Thou hast kept me from evil -- not to grieve me;' and God bringeth in that which he asked.
Themes
Piety » Examples of piety » Jabez
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jabez
Prayer » Answered » Jabez, asking for prosperity
Religion » Examples of piety » Jabez
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jabez
Topics
Interlinear
Qara'
Barak
Yad
Ra`
`atsab
'elohiym
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 4:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Descendants Of David
9 And Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. And his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bore him with sorrow. 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that You would bless me indeed, and make my border larger, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, so that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he asked. 11 And Chelub the brother of Shuah fathered Mehir; he was the father of Eshton.
Cross References
Genesis 12:2
And I will make you a great nation. And I will bless you and make your name great. And you shall be a blessing.
Genesis 12:8
And he moved from there to a mountain on the east of Bethel. And he pitched his tent with Bethel toward the sea and Hai on the east. And he built an altar there to Jehovah, and called upon the name of Jehovah.
Genesis 32:26
And He said, Let Me go, for the day breaks. And he said, I will not let You go except You bless me.
Genesis 32:28
And He said, Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for like a prince you have power with God and with men, and have prevailed.
Genesis 33:20
And he erected there an altar, and called it El, the God of Israel.
Genesis 48:16
the Angel who 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, and let them grow like the fishes into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
Joshua 17:14-18
The sons of Joseph spoke to Joshua saying, Why have you given me one lot and one portion to inherit, since I am a great people, because Jehovah has blessed me until now?
Judges 1:27-36
And Manasseh had not taken possession of Beth-shean and its daughter-villages, nor Taanach and its daughter-villages, nor struck the inhabitants of Dor and its daughter-villages, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and its daughter-villages, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and its daughter-villages. For the Canaanites were determined to live in that land.
1 Samuel 1:17
And Eli answered and said, Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant to you your petition that you have asked of Him.
1 Kings 3:7-13
And now, O Jehovah my God, You have made Your servant king instead of David my father. And I am a little child; I do not know to go out or come in!
1 Chronicles 16:8
Give thanks to Jehovah, call on His name, make known His deeds among the people.
Job 12:4
I am a laughing-stock to his friends; who calls on God, and He answers him; the just, the upright one is a mockery;
Job 22:27-28
You shall make your prayer to Him, and He shall hear you, and you shall pay your vows.
Psalm 21:4
He asked life from You; You give to him length of days forever and ever.
Psalm 32:3-4
When I kept silence, my bones became old through my roaring all the day long.
Psalm 51:8
Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which You have broken may rejoice.
Psalm 51:12
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Psalm 55:16
I, even I, will call to God, and Jehovah will save me.
Psalm 65:2
To You who hears prayer, all flesh comes.
Psalm 66:19-20
Surely God has heard; He has attended to the voice of my prayer.
Psalm 72:17
His name shall endure forever; His name shall be continued as long as the sun; and men shall be blessed in Him; all nations shall call Him blessed.
Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among His priests, and Samuel among those who called on His name; they called on Jehovah, and He answered them.
Psalm 116:1-4
I love Jehovah because He hears my voice and my prayers.
Psalm 119:173
Let Your hand help me; for I have chosen Your Precepts.
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of Jehovah itself makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 30:8
remove far from me vanity and a lying word; give me neither poverty or riches; tear for me my portion of bread,
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear; for I am with you; be not dismayed; for I am your God. I will make you strong; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness.
Isaiah 41:17
The poor and needy seek water, and there is none; their tongue fails for thirst, I Jehovah will hear them, I the God of Israel will not leave them.
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and inscrutable things which you do not know.
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Matthew 7:7-11
Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you.
Matthew 26:75
And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, Who said to him, Before the cock crows, you shall deny Me three times. And he went out and wept bitterly.
Luke 19:42
saying, If you had known, even you, even at least in this day of yours, the things for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
John 10:28
And I give to them eternal life, and they shall never ever perish, and not anyone shall pluck them out of My hand.
John 21:17
He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? Peter was grieved because He said to him a third time, Do you love Me? And he said to Him, Lord, You know all things, You know that I love You. Jesus said to him, Feed My sheep.
Acts 3:26
Having raised up His son Jesus, God sent Him to you first, to bless you in turning every one of you away from his iniquities.
Romans 10:12-14
For there is no difference both of Jew and of Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call on Him.
Romans 12:9
Let love be without hypocrisy, shrinking from evil, cleaving to good;
Romans 16:19
For your obedience reached to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf, But I would have you truly wise as to good, and simple toward evil.
1 Corinthians 1:2
to the church of God which is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called out with all those in every place who call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.
2 Corinthians 2:1-7
But I determined this within myself, that I would not come to you again in grief.
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ;
Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you are sealed until the day of redemption.
2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me to His heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; therefore be zealous and repent.