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1 Samuel 2:25

If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death.

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ASV

If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because Jehovah was minded to slay them.

KJV

If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the Lord would slay them.

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Original language & word study

21 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
אִם־'im-ifH518 →
יֶחֱטָ֨אye.che.Ta'he will sinH2398 →
אִ֤ישׁ'isha personH376 →
לְאִישׁ֙le.'Ishto a personH376 →
וּפִֽלְל֣וֹu.fi.Loand he will mediate for himH6419 →
אֱלֹהִ֔ים'E.lo.HimGodH430 →
וְאִ֤םve.'Imand ifH518 →
לַֽיהוָה֙la.Yah.wehto YahwehH3068 →
יֶֽחֱטָא־ye.che.ta'-he will sinH2398 →
אִ֔ישׁ'Isha personH376 →
מִ֖יmiwho?H4310 →
יִתְפַּלֶּל־yit.pa.lel-will he intercedeH6419 →
ל֑וֹlofor <the> him
וְלֹ֤אve.Lo'and notH3808 →
יִשְׁמְעוּ֙yish.me.'Uthey listenedH8085 →
לְק֣וֹלle.Kolto [the] voice ofH6963 →
אֲבִיהֶ֔ם'a.vi.Hemfather theirH1 →
כִּֽי־ki-forH3588 →
חָפֵ֥ץcha.Fetzhe desiredH2654 →
יְהוָ֖הYah.wehYahwehH3068 →
לַהֲמִיתָֽם׃la.ha.mi.Tamto put to death themH4191 →

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1 John 5:16If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.Proverbs 29:1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.Hebrews 10:26If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,1 Samuel 3:14Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’”Joshua 11:20For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts to engage Israel in battle, so that they would be set apart for destruction and would receive no mercy, being annihilated as the LORD had commanded Moses.Numbers 15:30But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people.2 Chronicles 10:15So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from God, in order that the LORD might fulfill the word that He had spoken through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat.Proverbs 15:10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.1 Timothy 2:5For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,Job 9:33Nor is there a mediator between us, to lay his hand upon us both.Hebrews 7:25Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.Ecclesiastes 3:3a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to break down and a time to build,Proverbs 13:1A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.John 12:39–40For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says:Psalms 51:4Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge.2 Chronicles 25:16While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.”Deuteronomy 1:17Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”Acts 24:10When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.

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