Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He must pay for that lamb four times over, because he did such a thing and had no pity.” New Living Translation He must repay four lambs to the poor man for the one he stole and for having no pity.” English Standard Version and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.” Berean Standard Bible Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.” King James Bible And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity. New King James Version And he shall restore fourfold for the lamb, because he did this thing and because he had no pity.” New American Standard Bible So he must make restitution for the lamb four times over, since he did this thing and had no compassion.” NASB 1995 “He must make restitution for the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and had no compassion.” NASB 1977 “And he must make restitution for the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and had no compassion.” Legacy Standard Bible And he must make restitution for the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and had no compassion.” Amplified Bible He shall make restitution for the ewe lamb four times as much [as the lamb was worth], because he did this thing and had no compassion.” Christian Standard Bible Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.” American Standard Version and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity. Contemporary English Version And because he didn't have pity on the poor man, he will have to pay four times what the lamb was worth." English Revised Version and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity. GOD'S WORD® Translation And he must pay back four times the price of the lamb because he did this and had no pity." Good News Translation For having done such a cruel thing, he must pay back four times as much as he took." International Standard Version He will restore the lamb four times its value, because he did this thing, and because he did it without compassion." Majority Standard Bible Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.” NET Bible Because he committed this cold-hearted crime, he must pay for the lamb four times over!" New Heart English Bible He shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity." Webster's Bible Translation And he shall restore the lamb four-fold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity. World English Bible He must restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and because he had no pity!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand [for] the ewe-lamb he repays fourfold, because that he has done this thing, and because that he had no pity.” Young's Literal Translation and the ewe-lamb he doth repay fourfold, because that he hath done this thing, and because that he had no pity.' Smith's Literal Translation And the ewe lamb he shall requite four-fold, because he did this word, and because he spared not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall restore the ewe fourfold, because he did this thing, and had no pity. Catholic Public Domain Version He shall restore the sheep fourfold, because he did this word, and he did not take pity.” New American Bible He shall make fourfold restitution for the lamb because he has done this and was unsparing.” New Revised Standard Version he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall restore the ewe lamb fourfold because he did this thing and because he had no pity. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He shall pay for the ewe lamb fourfold, because he did so and he had no pity! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall restore the lamb seven-fold, because he has not spared. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Nathan Rebukes David…5David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan: “As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! 6 Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.” 7Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.… Cross References Exodus 22:1 “If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters or sells it, he must repay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep. Luke 19:8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.” Proverbs 6:31 Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house. Leviticus 6:4-5 once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, / or anything else about which he has sworn falsely. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value, and pay it to the owner on the day he acknowledges his guilt. Numbers 5:6-7 “Tell the Israelites that when a man or woman acts unfaithfully against the LORD by committing any sin against another, that person is guilty / and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged. Ezekiel 33:15 if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die. Matthew 5:23-24 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Luke 3:8 Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. 1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. Micah 6:6-8 With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves? / Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? / He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Matthew 18:15 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Acts 26:20 First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance. Romans 13:8-10 Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. / The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. Treasury of Scripture And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity. restore Exodus 22:1 If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. Proverbs 6:31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house. Luke 19:8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. because James 2:13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. Jump to Previous Compassion Ewe-Lamb Four Fourfold Lamb Pay Pity Repay Restitution Restore Times ValueJump to Next Compassion Ewe-Lamb Four Fourfold Lamb Pay Pity Repay Restitution Restore Times Value2 Samuel 12 1. Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb causes David to be his own judge.7. David, reproved by Nathan, confesses his sin, and is pardoned 15. David mourns and prays for the child while it lives 24. Solomon is born, and named Jedidiah 26. David takes Rabbah, and tortures the people thereof He must pay for the lamb four times over This phrase reflects the principle of restitution found in the Mosaic Law, specifically in Exodus 22:1, which states that a thief must repay four sheep for a stolen sheep. The Hebrew word for "pay" is "shalem," which means to make whole or complete. This concept of restitution underscores the biblical principle of justice and restoration. In the context of 2 Samuel 12, Nathan the prophet is confronting King David with his sin against Uriah and Bathsheba, using a parable of a rich man who unjustly takes a poor man's lamb. The "four times over" repayment is a symbolic representation of the gravity of David's sin and the need for him to make amends. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern legal systems where restitution was a common practice to restore social harmony. because he did such a thing and had no pity Hebrew Becauseעֵ֗קֶב (‘ê·qeḇ) Conjunction Strong's 6118: A heel, the last of anything, result, compensation, on account of he has done עָשָׂה֙ (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make this הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that thing הַדָּבָ֣ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause and shown no לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no pity, חָמָֽל׃ (ḥā·māl) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2550: To commiserate, to spare he must pay יְשַׁלֵּ֣ם (yə·šal·lêm) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate for the lamb הַכִּבְשָׂ֖ה (hak·kiḇ·śāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3535: Ewe lamb four times over.” אַרְבַּעְתָּ֑יִם (’ar·ba‘·tā·yim) Number - fd Strong's 706: Fourfold Links 2 Samuel 12:6 NIV2 Samuel 12:6 NLT 2 Samuel 12:6 ESV 2 Samuel 12:6 NASB 2 Samuel 12:6 KJV 2 Samuel 12:6 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 12:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 12:6 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 12:6 French Bible 2 Samuel 12:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 12:6 He shall restore the lamb fourfold because (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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