Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
But anyone touching them has to be armed with iron and the rod of a spear; and they will be burned with fire, every one of them.
New American Standard Bible
Must be
And
King James Version
But the man that shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the staff of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with fire in the same place.
Holman Bible
must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear.
They will be completely burned up on the spot.
International Standard Version
Whoever handles them wears heavy duty clothing, carries strong tools, and burns them to ashes on the spot!
A Conservative Version
But the man who touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear, and they shall be utterly burned with fire in [their] place.
American Standard Version
But the man that toucheth them Must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear: And they shall be utterly burned with fire in their place.
Amplified
“But the man who touches them
Must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear,
And they are utterly burned and consumed by fire in their place.”
Darby Translation
And the man that will touch them provideth himself with iron and the staff of a spear; And they shall be utterly burned with fire in their place.
Julia Smith Translation
And the man laboring in them shall be filled with iron and the wood of a spear; and in fire burning they shall burn in the dwelling.
King James 2000
But the man that shall touch them must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with fire in their place.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And if a man wants to touch them, he must use an iron instrument or the shaft of a spear; then they [are] consumed entirely with fire on the spot."
Modern King James verseion
But the man who shall touch them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear. And they shall be utterly burned in their place.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But the man that shall touch them must be armed with iron on a long helve. And then shall they be burned with fire to sit thereby."
NET Bible
The one who touches them must use an iron instrument or the wooden shaft of a spear. They are completely burned up right where they lie!"
New Heart English Bible
But the man who touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear. They shall be utterly burned with fire in their place."
The Emphasized Bible
But, the man that would touch them, Must fence himself with iron, and the shaft of a spear, - Then, with fire, shall they be, consumed, on the spot!
Webster
But the man that shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the staff of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with fire in the same place.
World English Bible
But the man who touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear. They shall be utterly burned with fire in their place."
Youngs Literal Translation
And the man who cometh against them Is filled with iron and the staff of a spear, And with fire they are utterly burnt In the cessation.'
Themes
David » King of israel » David as prophet
David » King of israel » Last words of
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 23:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Extols Yahweh
6 But the evil-doers, all of them, will be like thorns to be pushed away, because they may not be gripped in the hand: 7 But anyone touching them has to be armed with iron and the rod of a spear; and they will be burned with fire, every one of them. 8 These are the names of David's men of war: Ishbaal the Hachmonite, chief of the three; his axe was lifted up against eight hundred put to death at one time.
Cross References
Hebrews 6:8
But if it sends up thorns and evil plants, it is of no use and is ready to be cursed; its only end is to be burned.
2 Samuel 22:8-10
Then the earth was moved with a violent shock; the bases of heaven were moved and shaking, because he was angry.
Isaiah 27:4
My passion is over: if the thorns were fighting against me, I would make an attack on them, and they would be burned up together.
Matthew 3:10-12
And even now the axe is put to the root of the trees; every tree then which does not give good fruit is cut down, and put into the fire.
Matthew 13:42
And will put them into the fire; there will be weeping and cries of sorrow.
Luke 19:14
But his people had no love for him, and sent representatives after him, saying, We will not have this man for our ruler.
Luke 19:27
And as for those who were against me, who would not have me for their ruler, let them come here, and be put to death before me.
John 15:6
If a man does not keep himself in me, he becomes dead and is cut off like a dry branch; such branches are taken up and put in the fire and burned.
2 Thessalonians 1:8
To give punishment to those who have no knowledge of God, and to those who do not give ear to the good news of our Lord Jesus:
2 Thessalonians 2:8
And then will come the revelation of that evil one, whom the Lord Jesus will put to death with the breath of his mouth, and give to destruction by the revelation of his coming;