Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
However, because by this deed you have
King James Version
Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.
Holman Bible
However, because you treated
International Standard Version
Nathan responded to David, "There's one other thing: the LORD has forgiven your sin. You won't die. Nevertheless, because you have despised the LORD's enemies with utter contempt, the son born to you will most certainly die."
A Conservative Version
However, because by this deed thou have given great occasion to the enemies of LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born to thee shall surely die.
American Standard Version
Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.
Amplified
Nevertheless, because by this deed you have given [a great] opportunity to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme [Him], the son that is born to you shall certainly die.”
Bible in Basic English
But still, because you have had no respect for the Lord, death will certainly overtake the child who has newly come to birth.
Darby Translation
Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, even the child that is born to thee shall certainly die.
Julia Smith Translation
Only that despising, thou didst cause the enemies of Jehovah to despise by this thing, also the son born to thee, dying, shall die.
King James 2000
However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto you shall surely die.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But because you have {utterly scorned} Yahweh in this matter, the son born for you {will certainly die}."
Modern King James verseion
Only, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, this child born to you shall surely die.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Howbeit, because in doing this deed thou hast given the enemies of the LORD a cause to rail, the child that is born thee shall die surely."
NET Bible
Nonetheless, because you have treated the Lord with such contempt in this matter, the son who has been born to you will certainly die."
New Heart English Bible
However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the LORD's enemies to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you shall surely die."
The Emphasized Bible
Nevertheless, because thou hast greatly blasphemed Yahweh, by this thing, the very son that is born to thee, shall, die.
Webster
But, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born to thee shall surely die.
World English Bible
However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to Yahweh's enemies to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you shall surely die."
Youngs Literal Translation
only, because thou hast caused the enemies of Jehovah greatly to despise by this thing, also the son who is born to thee doth surely die.'
Themes
Afflictions » Sin visited with
Blasphemy » Who blasphemies the name of the lord
Blasphemy » Gives no occasion for
Blasphemy » Instances of » Infidels, who used the adultery of david as an occasion to blaspheme
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Inconsistency » General marks of » Brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Reproach » Inconsistency in religious life brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Topics
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 12:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Repents, But The Child Dies
13
David said to Nathan: I have sinned against Jehovah. Nathan replied: Jehovah has taken away your sin. You will not die.
14 However, because by this deed you have
Phrases
Cross References
Isaiah 52:5
What do I have here? Declares Jehovah. For my people have been taken away for nothing. Those who rule them mock, declares Jehovah. And all day long my name is constantly blasphemed.
Romans 2:24
The name of God is blasphemed on your account among the nations, just as it is written. (Ezekiel 36:20, 21)
Nehemiah 5:9
I said: What you are doing is not good. Is it not necessary for you to walk out of respect for our God, because of the shame the nations put on us?
Psalm 74:10
How long, God, will the adversary reproach? Will the enemy blaspheme your name forever?
Psalm 89:31-33
if they violate my statutes and do not obey my commandments,
Psalm 94:12
Jehovah, how happy are those you instruct, the ones to whom you teach your law!
Proverbs 3:11-12
My son, do not despise Jehovah's discipline or be weary of his correction.
Ezekiel 36:20-23
Wherever they went among the nations, they dishonored my holy name. People said about them: 'These are Jehovah's people, yet they had to leave his land.'
Amos 3:2
Of all the families of the earth I have chosen (known) only you. Therefore I will punish you for all your sins.
Matthew 18:7
A curse is on the earth because of stumbling! It is necessary for stumbling to come. Unhappy is that man through whom the stumbling comes.
1 Corinthians 11:32
But when we are judged, Jehovah disciplines us, that we should not be destroyed (condemned) with the world. (Proverbs 3:11)
Hebrews 12:6
Jehovah disciplines those he loves. In fact he scourges every son (child) he receives.
Revelation 3:19
I reprove and discipline those whom I love: be zealous therefore, and repent.