Parallel Verses

Lexham Expanded Bible

Absalom did not speak with Amnon {either bad or good}, for Absalom hated Amnon {over the matter when} he raped Tamar his sister.

New American Standard Bible

But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.

King James Version

And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Holman Bible

Absalom didn’t say anything to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon since he disgraced his sister Tamar.

International Standard Version

But Absalom never said a word, either good or bad, to Amnon. Nevertheless, he hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar.

A Conservative Version

And Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

American Standard Version

And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Amplified

But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.

Bible in Basic English

But Absalom said nothing to his brother Amnon, good or bad: for he was full of hate for him, because he had taken his sister Tamar by force.

Darby Translation

And Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had humbled his sister Tamar.

Julia Smith Translation

And Absalom spake not with Amnon, from evil and even to good: for Absalom hated Amnon for the word that he humbled Tamar his sister.

King James 2000

And Absalom spoke unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Modern King James verseion

And Absalom did not speak to his brother Amnon, neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And Absalom said unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad. Howbeit, Absalom hated Amnon because he had forced his sister Tamar.

NET Bible

But Absalom said nothing to Amnon, either bad or good, yet Absalom hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar.

New Heart English Bible

Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

The Emphasized Bible

And Absolom spake not with Amnon, either bad or good, - though Absolom hated Amnon, because he had forced Tamar his sister.

Webster

And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

World English Bible

Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Youngs Literal Translation

and Absalom hath not spoken with Amnon either evil or good, for Absalom is hating Amnon, because that he humbled Tamar his sister.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
H53
אבשׁלום אבישׁלום 
'Abiyshalowm 
Usage: 111

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

אמינון אמנון 
'Amnown 
Usage: 28

H53
אבשׁלום אבישׁלום 
'Abiyshalowm 
Usage: 111

שׂנא 
Sane' 
Usage: 145

אמינון אמנון 
'Amnown 
Usage: 28

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1438

he had forced
ענה 
`anah 
Usage: 83

אחות 
'achowth 
Usage: 114

References

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Easton

Morish

Smith

Context Readings

Absalom Kills Amnon

21 Now King David heard all these things, and {he became very angry}. 22 Absalom did not speak with Amnon {either bad or good}, for Absalom hated Amnon {over the matter when} he raped Tamar his sister. 23 {About two full years later}, Absalom's shearers were in Baal Hazor, which [is] near Ephraim, and Absalom summoned all the sons of the king.

Cross References

Genesis 31:24

And God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and said to him, "{Take care} that you not speak with Jacob, whether good or evil."

Leviticus 19:17-18

" 'You shall not hate your brother in your heart; you shall surely rebuke your fellow citizen, so that you do not incur sin {along with} him.

Genesis 24:50

Then Laban and Bethuel answered, and they said, "The matter has gone out from Yahweh; we are not able to speak bad or good to you.

1 John 3:15

Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that every murderer does not have eternal life residing in him.

Genesis 31:29

{It is in my power} to do harm to you, but the God of your father spoke to me last night saying, '{Take care} from speaking with Jacob, whether good or evil.'

Proverbs 10:18

He who conceals hatred [has] lips of deceit, and he who utters slander--he is a fool.

Proverbs 25:9

Argue your argument with your neighbor [himself], the secret of another do not disclose,

Proverbs 26:24

On his lips, an enemy will pretend, but {inside} he will harbor deceit.

Proverbs 27:4-6

Cruel [is] wrath and overwhelming [is] anger, but who will stand before jealousy?

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not be quick in your spirit to anger, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.

Matthew 18:15

"Now if your brother sins against you, go correct him between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.

Ephesians 4:26

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun set on your anger,

Ephesians 4:31

All bitterness, and rage, and wrath, and clamor, and abusive speech, must be removed from you, together with all wickedness.

1 John 2:9

The one who says [he] is in the light and hates his brother is in the darkness until now.

1 John 2:11

But the one who hates his brother is in the darkness, and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

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