Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But Samuel said, “
King James Version
And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?
Holman Bible
Samuel replied, “Then what is this sound of sheep
International Standard Version
Samuel said, "Then what is this bleating of sheep in my ears and the lowing of cattle that I hear?"
A Conservative Version
And Samuel said, What then means this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?
American Standard Version
And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?
Amplified
But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?”
Bible in Basic English
And Samuel said, What then is this sound of the crying of sheep and the noise of oxen which comes to my ears?
Darby Translation
And Samuel said, What means then this bleating of sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of oxen which I hear?
Julia Smith Translation
And Samuel will say, And what the voice of sheep in mine ear, and the voice of the oxen which I hear?
King James 2000
And Samuel said, What means then this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?
Lexham Expanded Bible
But Samuel said, "Then what [is] this bleating of the sheep [that I hear] in my ears and the lowing of the cattle that I am hearing?"
Modern King James verseion
And Samuel said, What then is this bleating of the flock in my ears? And what is the sound of the herd which I hear?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Samuel answered, "What meaneth then the bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the noise of the oxen which I hear?"
NET Bible
Samuel replied, "If that is the case, then what is this sound of sheep in my ears and the sound of cattle that I hear?"
New Heart English Bible
Samuel said, "Then what does this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the cattle which I hear mean?"
The Emphasized Bible
And Samuel said, What then is this bleating of sheep, in mine ears, - and the lowing of oxen, which I can hear?
Webster
And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?
World English Bible
Samuel said, "Then what does this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the cattle which I hear mean?"
Youngs Literal Translation
And Samuel saith, 'And what is the noise of this flock in mine ears -- and the noise of the herd which I am hearing?'
Themes
Agency » In executing judgments
Amalekites, the » saul » Condemned for not utterly destroying
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Samuel with saul
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Reproves rulers
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Presumption » Instances of » Sparing the amalekites
Repentance » Instances of » Saul, at the rebuke of samuel for not destroying the amalekites
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Samuel, of saul
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Saul, sparing agag and the best of the booty
Saul, king of israel » The man who lost a crown characteristics of » Disobedience
Self-righteousness » Instances of » saul
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 15:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Samuel Announces The Downfall Of Saul
13
And Samuel came to Saul, and Saul said to him, "Blessed be you to the LORD. I have performed the commandment of the LORD."
14 But Samuel said, “
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 36:2
For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.
Psalm 50:16-21
But to the wicked God says: "What right have you to recite my statutes or take my covenant on your lips?
Jeremiah 2:18-19
And now what do you gain by going to Egypt to drink the waters of the Nile? Or what do you gain by going to Assyria to drink the waters of the Euphrates?
Jeremiah 2:22-23
Though you wash yourself with lye and use much soap, the stain of your guilt is still before me, declares the Lord GOD.
Jeremiah 2:34-37
Also on your skirts is found the lifeblood of the guiltless poor; you did not find them breaking in. Yet in spite of all these things
Malachi 3:13-15
"Your words have been hard against me, says the LORD. But you say, 'How have we spoken against you?'
Luke 19:22
He said to him, 'I will condemn you with your own words, you wicked servant! You knew that I was a severe man, taking what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow?
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God.
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.