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1 Samuel 2:30
New English Translation
1 Samuel 2:30
New English Translation
30 “Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘I really did say[a] that your house and your ancestor’s house would serve[b] me forever.’ But now the Lord says, ‘May it never be![c] For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!
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- 1 Samuel 2:30 tn The infinitive absolute appears before the finite verb for emphasis.
- 1 Samuel 2:30 tn Heb “walk about before.”
- 1 Samuel 2:30 tn Heb “may it be far removed from me.”
1 Samuel 2:30
New International Version
1 Samuel 2:30
New International Version
30 “Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I promised that members of your family would minister before me forever.(A)’ But now the Lord declares: ‘Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor,(B) but those who despise(C) me will be disdained.(D)
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