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2 Samuel 23:7
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Christian Standard Bible®
The man who touches themmust be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear.They will be completely burned up on the spot.
The man who touches themmust be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear.They will be completely burned up on the spot.
Hebrew Names Version
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
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
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.
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.
Lexham English 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."
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."
English Standard Version
but the man who touches them arms himself with iron and the shaft of a spear, and they are utterly consumed with fire."
but the man who touches them arms himself with iron and the shaft of a spear, and they are utterly consumed with fire."
New Century Version
No one can touch them except with a tool of iron or wood. They will be thrown in the fire and burned where they lie."
No one can touch them except with a tool of iron or wood. They will be thrown in the fire and burned where they lie."
New English Translation
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!"
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!"
Amplified Bible
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."
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."
New American Standard Bible
Instead, the man who touches them Must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear, And they will be completely burned with fire in their place."
Instead, the man who touches them Must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear, And they will be completely burned with fire in their place."
Geneva Bible (1587)
But the man that shall touch them, must be defensed with yron, or with the shaft of a speare: and they shall be burnt with fire in the same place.
But the man that shall touch them, must be defensed with yron, or with the shaft of a speare: and they shall be burnt with fire in the same place.
Legacy Standard Bible
But the man who touches themMust be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear,And they will be completely burned with fire where they sit."
But the man who touches themMust be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear,And they will be completely burned with fire where they sit."
Contemporary English Version
but with a sharp spear and are burned on the spot.
but with a sharp spear and are burned on the spot.
Complete Jewish Bible
To touch them one uses pitchfork or spear-shaft, and then only to burn them where they lie."
To touch them one uses pitchfork or spear-shaft, and then only to burn them where they lie."
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.
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.
Easy-to-Read Version
If someone touches them, it hurts like a spear made of wood and iron. Yes, evil people are like thorns. They will be thrown into the fire, and they will be completely burned."
If someone touches them, it hurts like a spear made of wood and iron. Yes, evil people are like thorns. They will be thrown into the fire, and they will be completely burned."
George Lamsa Translation
But when a man comes near them, he gathers them with the handle of an axe and with iron; and they are utterly burned with fire in the same place.
But when a man comes near them, he gathers them with the handle of an axe and with iron; and they are utterly burned with fire in the same place.
Good News Translation
You must use an iron tool or a spear; they will be burned completely.
You must use an iron tool or a spear; they will be burned completely.
Literal Translation
but the man who shall touch them must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear; they shall be utterly burned with fire in their place.
but the man who shall touch them must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear; they shall be utterly burned with fire in their place.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And they yt touch them, shal destroye them wt yrons & speares: & in the fyre shal they be brent, that they maye be broughte to naught.
And they yt touch them, shal destroye them wt yrons & speares: & in the fyre shal they be brent, that they maye be broughte to naught.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But the man that shall touche them, must be defenced with iron, or with the shaft of a speare, and they shalbe burnt with fire in the same place.
But the man that shall touche them, must be defenced with iron, or with the shaft of a speare, and they shalbe burnt with fire in the same place.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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.
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.
King James Version (1611)
But the man that shal touch them, must be fenced with yron, and the staffe of a speare, and they shall bee vtterly burnt with fire in the same place.
But the man that shal touch them, must be fenced with yron, and the staffe of a speare, and they shall bee vtterly burnt with fire in the same place.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
and a man shall not labour among them; and one shall have that which is fully armed with iron, and the staff of a spear, an he shall burn them with fire, and they shall be burnt in their shame.
and a man shall not labour among them; and one shall have that which is fully armed with iron, and the staff of a spear, an he shall burn them with fire, and they shall be burnt in their shame.
English Revised 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.
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.
Berean Standard Bible
The man who touches them must be armed with iron or with the shaft of a spear. The fire will burn them to ashes in the place where they lie."
The man who touches them must be armed with iron or with the shaft of a spear. The fire will burn them to ashes in the place where they lie."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And if ony man wole touche tho, he schal be armed with irun, and with tre formed in to spere; and the thornes schulen be kyndlid, and schulen be brent `til to nouyt.
And if ony man wole touche tho, he schal be armed with irun, and with tre formed in to spere; and the thornes schulen be kyndlid, and schulen be brent `til to nouyt.
Young's 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.'
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.'
Update Bible Version
But the man that touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear: And they shall be completely burned with fire in [their] place.
But the man that touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear: And they shall be completely burned with fire in [their] place.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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
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
New King James Version
But the man who touches them Must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear, And they shall be utterly burned with fire in their place."
But the man who touches them Must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear, And they shall be utterly burned with fire in their place."
New Living Translation
One must use iron tools to chop them down; they will be totally consumed by fire."
One must use iron tools to chop them down; they will be totally consumed by fire."
New Life Bible
The man who touches them must be covered with iron and have a spear. All of them will be burned up with fire as they sit."
The man who touches them must be covered with iron and have a spear. All of them will be burned up with fire as they sit."
New Revised Standard
to touch them one uses an iron bar or the shaft of a spear. And they are entirely consumed in fire on the spot.
to touch them one uses an iron bar or the shaft of a spear. And they are entirely consumed in fire on the spot.
J.B. Rotherham 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!
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!
Douay-Rheims Bible
And if a man will touch them, he must be armed with iron and with the staff of a lance: but they shall be set on fire and burnt to nothing.
And if a man will touch them, he must be armed with iron and with the staff of a lance: but they shall be set on fire and burnt to nothing.
Revised Standard Version
but the man who touches them arms himself with iron and the shaft of a spear, and they are utterly consumed with fire."
but the man who touches them arms himself with iron and the shaft of a spear, and they are utterly consumed with fire."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But the man who touches them Must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear, And they will be completely burned with fire in their place."
But the man who touches them Must be armed with iron and the shaft of a spear, And they will be completely burned with fire in their place."
Contextual Overview
1 These are David's last words: The voice of the son of Jesse, the voice of the man God took to the top, Whom the God of Jacob made king, and Israel's most popular singer! 2 God 's Spirit spoke through me, his words took shape on my tongue. The God of Israel spoke to me, Israel's Rock-Mountain said, "Whoever governs fairly and well, who rules in the Fear-of-God, Is like first light at daybreak without a cloud in the sky, Like green grass carpeting earth, glistening under fresh rain." And this is just how my regime has been, for God guaranteed his covenant with me, Spelled it out plainly and kept every promised word— My entire salvation, my every desire. But the devil's henchmen are like thorns culled and piled as trash; Better not try to touch them; keep your distance with a rake or hoe. They'll make a glorious bonfire!
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
fenced: Heb. filled
and they shall: 2 Samuel 22:8-10, Isaiah 27:4, Matthew 3:10-12, Matthew 13:42, Luke 19:14, Luke 19:27, John 15:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Hebrews 6:8
Reciprocal: Judges 19:22 - sons of Belial 1 Samuel 9:17 - reign over 1 Samuel 25:17 - a son of Belial Isaiah 33:12 - thorns Ezekiel 2:6 - briers Micah 7:4 - General Nahum 1:10 - while they be
Cross-References
Genesis 19:1
The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening. Lot was sitting at the city gate. He saw them and got up to welcome them, bowing before them and said, "Please, my friends, come to my house and stay the night. Wash up. You can rise early and be on your way refreshed." They said, "No, we'll sleep in the street."
The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening. Lot was sitting at the city gate. He saw them and got up to welcome them, bowing before them and said, "Please, my friends, come to my house and stay the night. Wash up. You can rise early and be on your way refreshed." They said, "No, we'll sleep in the street."
Genesis 23:17
That's how Ephron's field next to Mamre—the field, its cave, and all the trees within its borders—became Abraham's property. The town council of Hittites witnessed the transaction. Abraham then proceeded to bury his wife Sarah in the cave in the field of Machpelah that is next to Mamre, present-day Hebron, in the land of Canaan. The field and its cave went from the Hittites into Abraham's possession as a burial plot.
That's how Ephron's field next to Mamre—the field, its cave, and all the trees within its borders—became Abraham's property. The town council of Hittites witnessed the transaction. Abraham then proceeded to bury his wife Sarah in the cave in the field of Machpelah that is next to Mamre, present-day Hebron, in the land of Canaan. The field and its cave went from the Hittites into Abraham's possession as a burial plot.
Proverbs 18:24
Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.
Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.
Hebrews 12:14
Work at getting along with each other and with God. Otherwise you'll never get so much as a glimpse of God. Make sure no one gets left out of God's generosity. Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time. Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God's lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite. You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God's blessing—but by then it was too late, tears or no tears.
Work at getting along with each other and with God. Otherwise you'll never get so much as a glimpse of God. Make sure no one gets left out of God's generosity. Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time. Watch out for the Esau syndrome: trading away God's lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite. You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God's blessing—but by then it was too late, tears or no tears.
1 Peter 3:8
Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here's what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; Snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you're worth. God looks on all this with approval, listening and responding well to what he's asked; But he turns his back on those who do evil things.
Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here's what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; Snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you're worth. God looks on all this with approval, listening and responding well to what he's asked; But he turns his back on those who do evil things.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But the man [that] shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the staff of a spear,.... To remove these thorns, or sons of Belial, out of the way, or to defend himself against them; or weapons of war must be made use of to conquer and destroy them, according to the sense of Ben Gersom, and which De Dieu follows; a man that meddles with them must expect to be as much hurt and wounded by them, all over the body, as if not only the point or iron head of a spear, but the wood or handle of the spear, were thrust up in him; but the former sense seems best:
and they shall be utterly burnt with fire in the [same] place: where the thorns grew, or whither they are removed, or are sitting; where persons are sitting to warm themselves by them: and this may be understood of the destruction of wicked rulers, when their kingdom is taken from them, and they are consumed root and branch; and was true not only of Saul, and his posterity, as some apply it, and of Jeroboam, and those like to him, as the above Jewish writer; but of the wicked Jews, and their rulers, those sons of Belial, who rejected the yoke of Christ, and would not have him to rule over them; to whom the Lord sent the Roman armies fenced with swords and spears, and burnt their city, and destroyed them in the same place; and may take in antichrist, and antichristian states, those sons of Belial, of the wicked ανομος, and lawless one, the son of perdition, whose city, Rome, shall be burnt with fire; and even all wicked men, at the great day of judgment, to which the Targum refers these words; when they, whose end, like thorns, is to be burnt, will be cast into the lake which burns with fire and brimstone.
