Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But I did not believe what they said until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half the greatness of your wisdom was told me; you have far exceeded the report I heard. New Living Translation I didn’t believe what was said until I arrived here and saw it with my own eyes. In fact, I had not heard the half of your great wisdom! It is far beyond what I was told. English Standard Version but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, half the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; you surpass the report that I heard. Berean Standard Bible But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard. King James Bible Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard. New King James Version However I did not believe their words until I came and saw with my own eyes; and indeed the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You exceed the fame of which I heard. New American Standard Bible But I did not believe their stories until I came and my own eyes saw it all. And behold, not even half of the greatness of your wisdom was reported to me. You have surpassed the report that I heard. NASB 1995 “Nevertheless I did not believe their reports until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You surpass the report that I heard. NASB 1977 “Nevertheless I did not believe their reports until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You surpass the report that I heard. Legacy Standard Bible Nevertheless I did not believe their words until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not declared to me. You exceed the report which I heard. Amplified Bible but I did not believe the reports until I came and saw it with my own eyes. Behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told to me; you have surpassed the report that I heard. Christian Standard Bible But I didn’t believe their reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, I was not even told half of your great wisdom! You far exceed the report I heard. Holman Christian Standard Bible But I didn’t believe their reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, I was not even told half of your great wisdom! You far exceed the report I heard. American Standard Version Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it; and, behold, the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: thou exceedest the fame that I heard. Contemporary English Version But I didn't believe it until I saw it with my own eyes! And there's so much I didn't hear about. You are greater than I was told. English Revised Version Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: thou exceedest the fame that I heard. GOD'S WORD® Translation But I didn't believe the reports until I came and saw it with my own eyes. I wasn't even told about half of the extent of your wisdom. You've surpassed the stories I've heard. Good News Translation I did not believe what they told me until I came and saw for myself. I had not heard of even half your wisdom. You are even wiser than people say. International Standard Version "but I didn't believe it at first! But then I came here and I've seen it for myself! It's amazing! I wasn't told half of what's really great about your wisdom. You're far better in person than what the reports have said about you! Majority Standard Bible But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard. NET Bible I did not believe these things until I came and saw them with my own eyes. Indeed, I didn't hear even half the story! Your wisdom surpasses what was reported to me. New Heart English Bible However I did not believe their words, until I came, and my eyes had seen it; and look, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me: you exceed the fame that I heard. Webster's Bible Translation Yet, I believed not their words, until I came, and my eyes had seen it: and behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told to me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard. World English Bible However I didn’t believe their words until I came, and my eyes had seen it; and behold half of the greatness of your wisdom wasn’t told me. You exceed the fame that I heard! Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I have given no credence to their words until I have come and my eyes see, and behold, there has not been declared to me the half of the abundance of your wisdom—you have added to the report that I heard. Young's Literal Translation and I have given no credence to their words, till that I have come, and mine eyes see, and lo, there hath not been declared to me the half of the abundance of thy wisdom -- thou hast added unto the report that I heard. Smith's Literal Translation And I believed not their words till when I came, and mine eyes will see: and behold, the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not announced to me: thou didst add upon the hearing which I heard. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI did not believe them that told it, until I came, and my eyes had seen, and I had proved that scarce one half of thy wisdom had been told me: thou hast exceeded the same with thy virtues. Catholic Public Domain Version I did not believe those who described it, until I had arrived and my eyes had seen, and I had proven that not even half of your wisdom had been described to me. You have exceeded your fame with your virtue. New American Bible “I did not believe the report until I came and saw with my own eyes that not even the half of your great wisdom had been told me. You have surpassed the report I heard. New Revised Standard Version but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes saw it. Not even half of the greatness of your wisdom had been told to me; you far surpass the report that I had heard. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHowbeit I did not believe their words until I came and my eyes had seen it; and, behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; for you exceed the report which I heard. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I was not believing until I came and I saw with my eyes, and behold, you did not show me the half of the greatness of your wisdom, and you have excelled beyond the report that I heard. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it; and, behold, the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me; thou exceedest the fame that I heard. Brenton Septuagint Translation Yet I believed not the reports until I came, and my eyes saw: and, behold, the half of the abundance of thy wisdom was not told me: thou hast exceeded the report which I heard. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Queen of Sheba…5She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. 6But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard. 7How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!… Cross References 1 Kings 10:7 But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard. Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Luke 11:31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. 1 Kings 4:34 So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom. 1 Kings 3:12 behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. 1 Kings 10:1-5 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ... 1 Kings 10:23-24 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 1 Kings 10:9 Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” 1 Kings 10:6 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. 1 Kings 10:8 How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! 1 Kings 10:10 Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. 1 Kings 10:13 King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—besides what he had given her out of his royal bounty. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants. 1 Kings 10:14-15 The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. 1 Kings 10:18-20 Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. 1 Kings 10:21-22 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. / For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. Treasury of Scripture However, I believed not their words, until I came, and my eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me: for you exceed the fame that I heard. I believed John 20:25-29 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe… the one half 1 Kings 10:7 Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard. Psalm 31:19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Zechariah 9:17 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids. exceedest 2 Chronicles 9:5 And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom: 1 Kings 4:31,34 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about… Song of Solomon 5:9-16 What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? … Jump to Previous Abundance Added Believe Believed Credence Credit Declared Exceed Exceedest Eyes Faith Fame Great Greater Greatness Half Heard Howbeit However Indeed Nevertheless Report Reports Surpass Wisdom Word WordsJump to Next Abundance Added Believe Believed Credence Credit Declared Exceed Exceedest Eyes Faith Fame Great Greater Greatness Half Heard Howbeit However Indeed Nevertheless Report Reports Surpass Wisdom Word Words2 Chronicles 9 1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon13. Solomon's revenue in gold 15. His targets and shields 17. The throne of ivory 20. His vessels 23. His presents 25. His chariots and horse 26. His tributes 29. His reign and death But I did not believe their words This phrase reflects the skepticism that often accompanies second-hand reports of extraordinary events or people. In the Hebrew context, the word for "believe" (אָמַן, 'aman) implies a deep trust or faith. The Queen of Sheba, who speaks these words, initially doubts the reports of Solomon's wisdom and wealth. This skepticism is a common human experience, highlighting the importance of personal experience in confirming truth. It also underscores the biblical theme that faith often requires personal encounter and evidence. until I came and saw with my own eyes Indeed, not even half the greatness of your wisdom was told to me you far exceed the report I heard Thou exceedest the fame.--Literally, Thou kast added to the report. Kings, more fully, "Thou hast added wisdom and weal to the report." Hebrew But I did notוְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no believe הֶאֱמַ֣נְתִּי (he·’ĕ·man·tî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 539: To confirm, support the reports לְדִבְרֵיהֶ֗ם (lə·ḏiḇ·rê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause until עַ֤ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while I came בָּ֙אתִי֙ (bā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and saw וַתִּרְאֶ֣ינָה (wat·tir·’e·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 7200: To see with my own eyes. עֵינַ֔י (‘ê·nay) Noun - cdc | first person common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain Indeed, וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no half חֲצִ֖י (ḥă·ṣî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2677: The half, middle of the greatness מַרְבִּ֣ית (mar·bîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4768: Increase, great number, greatness of your wisdom חָכְמָתֶ֑ךָ (ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom was told הֻגַּד־ (hug·gaḏ-) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous to me. לִ֔י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew You have far exceeded יָסַ֕פְתָּ (yā·sap̄·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment the report הַשְּׁמוּעָ֖ה (haš·šə·mū·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8052: Something heard, an announcement I heard. שָׁמָֽעְתִּי׃ (šā·mā·‘ə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links 2 Chronicles 9:6 NIV2 Chronicles 9:6 NLT 2 Chronicles 9:6 ESV 2 Chronicles 9:6 NASB 2 Chronicles 9:6 KJV 2 Chronicles 9:6 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 9:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 9:6 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 9:6 French Bible 2 Chronicles 9:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:6 However I didn't believe their words until (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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