Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Samuel said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and also his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is witness,” they said. New Living Translation “The LORD and his anointed one are my witnesses today,” Samuel declared, “that my hands are clean.” “Yes, he is a witness,” they replied. English Standard Version And he said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.” Berean Standard Bible Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied. King James Bible And he said unto them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found ought in my hand. And they answered, He is witness. New King James Version Then he said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they answered, “He is witness.” New American Standard Bible So he said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day that you have found nothing in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.” NASB 1995 He said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day that you have found nothing in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.” NASB 1977 And he said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day that you have found nothing in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.” Legacy Standard Bible So he said to them, “Yahweh is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day that you have found nothing in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.” Amplified Bible Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and [Saul] His anointed is a witness this day that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they answered, “He is a witness.” Christian Standard Bible He said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and his anointed is a witness today that you haven’t found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they said. Holman Christian Standard Bible He said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today that you haven’t found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they said. American Standard Version And he said unto them, Jehovah is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found aught in my hand. And they said, He is witness. Contemporary English Version Samuel said, "The LORD and his chosen king are witnesses to what you have said." "That's true," they replied. English Revised Version And he said unto them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found aught in my hand. And they said, He is witness. GOD'S WORD® Translation Samuel told them, "The LORD is a witness to what you've said, and his anointed king is a witness today that you've found nothing in my hands." "He is a witness," they answered. Good News Translation Samuel replied, "The LORD and the king he has chosen are witnesses today that you have found me to be completely innocent." "Yes, the LORD is our witness," they answered. International Standard Version He told them, "Today the LORD is testifying, along with his anointed, that you haven't found any bribes in my possession." They said, "He's a witness." Majority Standard Bible Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied. NET Bible He said to them, "The LORD is witness against you, and his chosen king is witness this day, that you have not found any reason to accuse me." They said, "He is witness!" New Heart English Bible He said to them, "The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand." They said, "He is witness." Webster's Bible Translation And he said to them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found aught in my hand. And they answered, He is witness. World English Bible He said to them, “Yahweh is witness against you, and his anointed is witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” They said, “He is witness.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says to them, “YHWH [is] a witness against you, and His anointed [is] a witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand”; and they say, “A witness.” Young's Literal Translation And he saith unto them, 'A witness is Jehovah against you: and a witness is His anointed this day, that ye have not found anything in my hand;' and they say, 'A witness.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to them, Jehovah the witness against you, and his Messiah the witness this day that ye found nothing in my hand. And he will say, A witness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to them: The Lord is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found any thing in my hand. And they said: He is witness. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them, “The Lord is a witness against you, and his Christ is a witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they said, “He is the witness.” New American Bible So he said to them, “The LORD is witness against you this day, and the LORD’s anointed is witness, that you have found nothing in my possession.” “The LORD is witness,” they said. New Revised Standard Version He said to them, “The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything wrong with me. And they said, He is witness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He said to them: “God is a witness among you, and his Anointed is a witness among you today, that you have not found anything in my hands.” And they were saying, “He is a witness!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said unto them: 'The LORD is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found aught in my hand.' And they said: 'He is witness.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Samuel said to the people, The Lord is witness among you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found anything in my hand: and they said, He is witness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samuel's Farewell Address…4“You have not wronged us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” 5Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied. 6Then Samuel said to the people, “The LORD is the One who appointed Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt.… Cross References Deuteronomy 19:15 A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. 2 Corinthians 1:23 I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. Acts 20:26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 2 Corinthians 11:31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying. Romans 1:9 God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 1 Thessalonians 2:5 As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! 1 Thessalonians 2:10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed. 2 Timothy 4:1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom: Hebrews 6:16 Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument. James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Genesis 31:50 If you mistreat my daughters or take other wives, although no one is with us, remember that God is a witness between you and me.” Joshua 24:22 Then Joshua told them, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen to serve the LORD.” “We are witnesses!” they said. Job 16:19 Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high. Psalm 50:4 He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people: Isaiah 43:9 All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and proclaim to us the former things? Let them present their witnesses to vindicate them, so that others may hear and say, “It is true.” Treasury of Scripture And he said to them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found ought in my hand. And they answered, He is witness. The Lord Job 31:35-40 Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book… Job 42:7 And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath. his anointed 1 Samuel 26:9 And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless? ye have John 18:38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. Acts 23:9 And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God. Acts 24:16,20 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men… in my hand Exodus 22:4 If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double. Psalm 17:3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. Jump to Previous Anointed Aught Hand Holy Oil Ought Samuel Witness WrongJump to Next Anointed Aught Hand Holy Oil Ought Samuel Witness Wrong1 Samuel 12 1. Samuel testifies his integrity6. He reproves the people of ingratitude 16. He terrifies them with thunder in harvest time 20. he comforts them in God's mercy He said to them This phrase introduces the speaker, Samuel, who is addressing the Israelites. Samuel, as a prophet and judge, holds a position of spiritual authority. His words carry weight, not just as a leader, but as a mouthpiece of God. Historically, prophets were seen as intermediaries between God and His people, and Samuel's role here is to remind the Israelites of their covenant responsibilities. The LORD is a witness against you and His anointed is a witness this day that you have not found anything in my hand 'He is a witness,' they said And they answered, He is witness.--And the assembly of Israel, again with one voice, shouted, Yes, He is witness. Hebrew Samuel saidוַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to them, אֲלֵיהֶ֜ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “The LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is a witness עֵ֧ד (‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince against you, בָּכֶ֗ם (bā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew and His anointed מְשִׁיחוֹ֙ (mə·šî·ḥōw) Adjective - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4899: Anointed, a consecrated person, the Messiah is a witness וְעֵ֤ד (wə·‘êḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince today, הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day that כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you have not לֹ֧א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no found מְצָאתֶ֛ם (mə·ṣā·ṯem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present anything מְא֑וּמָה (mə·’ū·māh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3972: A speck, point, nothing in my hand.” בְּיָדִ֖י (bə·yā·ḏî) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand “He is a witness,” עֵֽד׃ (‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince they said. וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links 1 Samuel 12:5 NIV1 Samuel 12:5 NLT 1 Samuel 12:5 ESV 1 Samuel 12:5 NASB 1 Samuel 12:5 KJV 1 Samuel 12:5 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 12:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 12:5 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 12:5 French Bible 1 Samuel 12:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 12:5 He said to them Yahweh is witness (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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