English Standard Version
1 Chronicles 4:10
10Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!" And God granted what he asked.
1 Chronicles 4:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
- New International Version (NIV)Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.
- New Living Translation (NLT)He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.
Context of 1 Chronicles 4:10
8Koz fathered Anub, Zobebah, and the clans of Aharhel, the son of Harum. 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers; and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!" And God granted what he asked. 11Chelub, the brother of Shuhah, fathered Mehir, who fathered Eshton. 12Eshton fathered Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah, the father of Ir-nahash. These are the men of Recah.
Read all of 1 Chronicles 41 Chronicles 4:10 word by word
וַיִּקְרָ֣א יַ֠עְבֵּץ לֵאלֹהֵ֨י יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל לֵאמֹ֗ר אִם־בָּרֵ֨ךְ תְּבָרֲכֵ֜נִי וְהִרְבִּ֤יתָ אֶת־גְּבוּלִי֙ וְהָיְתָ֤ה יָדְךָ֙ עִמִּ֔י וְעָשִׂ֥יתָ מֵּרָעָ֖ה לְבִלְתִּ֣י עָצְבִּ֑י וַיָּבֵ֥א אֱלֹהִ֖ים אֵ֥ת אֲשֶׁר־שָׁאָֽל׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And Jabezיַעְבֵּץya‛bêts · JabezH3258
- calledקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call toH7121
- on the Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
- of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
- sayingאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
- Oh thatאִם'im · if: surely yesH518
- thou wouldest blessבָּרַךְbârak · to blessH1288
- and enlargeרָבָהrâbâh · to multiplyH7235
- my coastגְּבוּלgebûl gebûl · border: boundaryH1366
- and that thine handיָדyâd · hand: powerH3027
- might be with me, and that thou wouldest keepעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
- from evilרָעָהra‛ râ‛âh · distress: harmH7451
- that it may not grieveעָצַב‛âtsab · to hurtH6087
- grantedבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): fulfillH935
- him that which he requestedשָׁאַלshâ'al shâ'êl · to askH7592
Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 4:10
- 1 Chronicles 16:8Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!
- Genesis 12:8From there he moved to the hill country on the east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. And there he built an altar to the Lord and called upon the name of the Lord.
- Job 12:4I am a laughingstock to my friends; I, who called to God and he answered me, a just and blameless man, am a laughingstock.
- Psalms 55:16But I call to God, and the Lord will save me.
- Psalms 99:6Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called upon his name. They called to the Lord, and he answered them.
- Psalms 116:2Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
- Jeremiah 33:3Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
- Romans 10:12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.
- 1 Corinthians 1:2To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:
- Genesis 32:28Then he said, "Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed."
- Genesis 33:20There he erected an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel.
- 1 Samuel 1:17Then Eli answered, "Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him."
- Isaiah 41:17When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst, I the Lord will answer them; I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
- Luke 19:42saying, "Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
- Genesis 12:2And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
- Genesis 32:26Then he said, "Let me go, for the day has broken." But Jacob said, "I will not let you go unless you bless me."
Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 4:10
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9-10The section about Jabez stands alone, allowing the Chronicler to explain his name's origin. Jabez is not mentioned earlier, although it is also the name of a town where some of Hur's son Salma's descendants lived (1 Chronicles 2:55). Jabez likely got his name because he caused his mother pain, fulfilling Eve's curse (Genesis 3:16). Despite his name being a curse, he was more honorable than his brothers, and his prayer changed his life's outcome. The…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-109-10. Jabez--was, as many think, the son of Coz, or Kenaz, and is here eulogized for his sincere and fervent piety, as well, perhaps, as for some public and patriotic works which he performed. The Jewish writers affirm that he was an eminent doctor in the law, whose reputation drew so many scribes around him that a town was called by his name (1Ch 2:55); and to the piety of his character this passage bears ample testimony. The memory of the critical…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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