Parallel Verses
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 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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 4:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Descendants Of David
9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez. She said: I gave birth to him in pain. 10 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. 11 Chelub, Shuhah's brother, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
Cross References
Genesis 12:2
I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you. I will make your name great. You will be a blessing.
Genesis 12:8
From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent. Bethel was on the west and Ai on the east. He built an altar to Jehovah and called on the name of Jehovah.
Genesis 32:26
He said to him: Let me go now, for the dawn is near. But Jacob said: I will not let you go till you have given me your blessing.
Genesis 32:28
The man said: Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel (He Struggles With God), because you have struggled with God and with men and you have won.
Genesis 33:20
He set up an altar there and named it God, the God of Israel.
Genesis 48:16
May the being who rescued me from all evil bless these boys! May they be called by my name and by the names of my grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac. May they have many children on the earth.
Joshua 17:14-18
The children of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying: Why have you given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as Jehovah has blessed us abundantly.
Judges 1:27-36
Manasseh did not drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean and her towns, nor Taanach and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns: but the Canaanites wanted to live in that land.
1 Samuel 1:17
Eli answered: Go in peace. May the God of Israel give you what you have asked of him.
1 Kings 3:7-13
O Jehovah God, you allowed me to succeed my father as king, even though I am very young and do not know how to rule.
1 Chronicles 16:8
Give thanks to Jehovah. Call on his name. Make known among the nations what he has done.
Job 12:4
I have become a laughingstock to my friends! I called upon God and he answered. Yet I am a mere laughingstock, though righteous and blameless!
Job 22:27-28
You will pray to him and he will hear you! You will pay your vows.
Psalm 21:4
He asked you for life. You gave him a long life, forever and ever (perpetuity) (long lasting time).
Psalm 32:3-4
When I kept silent about my sins, my body wasted away and I groaned all day long.
Psalm 51:8
Make me hear sounds of joy and gladness. Let the bones that you have broken rejoice.
Psalm 51:12
Restore the joy of your salvation to me, and establish a willing spirit in me.
Psalm 55:16
But I call on God, and Jehovah saves me.
Psalm 65:2
All men will come to you O Hearer of prayer.
Psalm 66:19-20
But God has heard me. He paid attention to my prayer.
Psalm 72:17
His name will endure forever. His name will continue as long as the sun shines. May all nations be blessed through him and call him blessed.
Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among his priests. Samuel was among those who called on his name. They called upon Jehovah and he answered them.
Psalm 116:1-4
I love Jehovah because he hears my voice when I pray.
Psalm 119:173
Let Your hand be ready to help me. For I have chosen your precepts.
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of Jehovah makes rich and he adds no grief to it.
Proverbs 30:8
Remove far from me vanity and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with food necessary for me.
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'
Isaiah 41:17
The poor and needy search for water, but there is none! Their tongues are parched with thirst. But I Jehovah will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you. I will tell you grand and impressive things, things you do not know.'
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (the wicked one).' (Psalm 82:4) (Psalm 97:10) (Matthew 13:19) (John 17:15) (1 John 5:19)
Matthew 7:7-11
Ask and it will be given you. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened for you.
Matthew 26:75
Peter remembered what Jesus told him: Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times. He went out and wept bitterly.
Luke 19:42
He said: If you only knew today the things needed to bring peace! But they are hidden from your eyes.
John 10:28
I give them eternal life. They will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.
John 21:17
The third time Jesus said to him: Simon, son of John, do you have affection for me? Peter was grieved. Because he said to him the third time, do you have affection for me? Peter replied: Lord, you know all things; you know I have affection for you! Jesus said to him: Feed my sheep.
Acts 3:26
God raised up his servant and sent him to you first. He sent him to bless you and to turn every one of you from your wicked ways.
Romans 10:12-14
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek. The same Lord (God) of all is abounding in riches for all who call on him.
Romans 12:9
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor evil and cling to good.
Romans 16:19
Your obedience has come to our attention abroad. I am glad therefore on your behalf. Yet I would have you wise to that which is good and simple concerning evil.
1 Corinthians 1:2
To the congregation of God at Corinth. To you, who are sanctified in Christ Jesus. You who are called to be holy ones, with all whom in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. He is both their Lord and ours.
2 Corinthians 2:1-7
I decided this for myself that I would not come again to you with sorrow.
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places through Christ.
Ephesians 3:20
Now to him that is able to do far more abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
Ephesians 4:30
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in which (Greek: en hos) (in which) (Greek: hos, he ho) (whereby) (which) you were sealed to the day of release by ransom.
2 Timothy 4:18
The Lord will deliver me from every evil work. He will save me to his heavenly kingdom. To him is the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 3:19
I reprove and discipline those whom I love: be zealous therefore, and repent.