Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Jabez called out to the God of Israel: “If only You would bless me, extend my border, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not cause any pain.”
New American Standard Bible
Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!” And God granted him what he requested.
King James Version
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.
International Standard Version
Later on, Jabez called on the God of Israel, asking him, ""whether you would bless me again and again, enlarge my territory, keep your power with me, keep me from evil, and keep me from harm!" And God granted what he had requested.
A Conservative Version
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou would keep me from evil, that it not be to my sorrow! And God granted him t
American Standard Version
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it be not to my sorrow! And God granted him that which he requested.
Amplified
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that You would indeed bless me and enlarge my border [property], and that Your hand would be with me, and You would keep me from evil so that it does not hurt me!” And God granted his request.
Bible in Basic English
And Jabez made a prayer to the God of Israel, saying, If only you would truly give me a blessing, and make wider the limits of my land, and let your hand be with me, and keep me from evil, so that I may not be troubled by it! And God gave him his desire.
Darby Translation
And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, Oh that thou wouldest richly bless me, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God brought about what he had requested.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jabez will call to God of Israel, saying, If blessing, thou wilt bless me and enlarge my bound, and thine hand were with me, and didst me from evil, so as not to afflict me! And God will bring what he asked.
King James 2000
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would surely bless me and enlarge my border. And may your hand be with me, that you would keep me from evil so that it might not harm me!" And God granted what he asked.
Modern King James verseion
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that You would bless me indeed, and make my border larger, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, so that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he asked.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "If thou shalt bless me, and enlarge my coasts, and shalt let thine hand be with me, and wilt keep me from evil that it vex me not." And God sent him his desire.
NET Bible
Jabez called out to the God of Israel, "If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory! May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm so I might not endure pain!" God answered his prayer.
New Heart English Bible
Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it not be to my sorrow. God granted him that which he requested.
The Emphasized Bible
So then Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldst, indeed bless, me, and enlarge my boundary, and that thy hand might be with me, - and that thou wouldst work to deliver me from evil, that it be not my pain. And God brought about that which he asked.
Webster
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldst keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
World English Bible
Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it not be to my sorrow!" God granted him that which he requested.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jabez calleth to the God of Israel, saying, 'If blessing Thou dost bless me, then Thou hast made great my border, and Thy hand hath been with me, and Thou hast kept me from evil -- not to grieve me;' and God bringeth in that which he asked.
Themes
Piety » Examples of piety » Jabez
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jabez
Prayer » Answered » Jabez, asking for prosperity
Religion » Examples of piety » Jabez
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jabez
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Verse Info
Context Readings
The Descendants Of David
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Jabez
Cross References
Genesis 12:2
I will bless you,
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
Genesis 12:8
From there he moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. He built an altar to Yahweh there, and he called on the name of Yahweh.
Genesis 32:26
Then He said to Jacob, “Let Me go, for it is daybreak.”
But Jacob said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me.”
Genesis 32:28
“Your name will no longer be Jacob,”
Genesis 33:20
And he set up an altar there and called it “God, the God of Israel.”
Genesis 48:16
may He bless these boys.
And may they be called by my name
and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac,
and may they grow to be numerous within the land.
Joshua 17:14-18
Joseph’s descendants said to Joshua, “Why did you give us only one tribal allotment
Judges 1:27-36
At that time Manasseh failed to take possession of Beth-shean
1 Samuel 1:17
Eli responded, “Go in peace,
1 Kings 3:7-13
“Lord my God, You have now made Your servant king in my father David’s place.
1 Chronicles 16:8
proclaim His deeds among the peoples.
Job 12:4
by calling on God, who answers me.
The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock.
Job 22:27-28
and you will fulfill your vows.
Psalm 21:4
length of days forever and ever.
Psalm 32:3-4
from my groaning all day long.
Psalm 51:8
let the bones You have crushed rejoice.
Psalm 51:12
and give me a willing spirit.
Psalm 55:16
and the Lord will save me.
Psalm 65:2
the One who hears prayer.
Psalm 66:19-20
He has paid attention to the sound of my prayer.
Psalm 72:17
as long as the sun shines,
may his fame increase.
May all nations be blessed by him
and call him blessed.
Psalm 99:6
Samuel also was among those calling on His name.
They called to Yahweh and He answered them.
Psalm 116:1-4
I love the Lord because He has heard
my appeal for mercy.
Psalm 119:173
for I have chosen Your precepts.
Proverbs 10:22
and struggle adds nothing to it.
Proverbs 30:8
Give me neither poverty nor wealth;
feed me with the food I need.
Isaiah 41:10
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you; I will help you;
I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:17
their tongues are parched with thirst.
I, Yahweh, will answer them;
I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me and I will answer you
Matthew 6:13
Matthew 7:7-11
Matthew 26:75
and Peter remembered the words Jesus had spoken,
Luke 19:42
saying,
John 10:28
John 21:17
He asked him the third time,
Peter was grieved
Acts 3:26
God raised up His Servant
Romans 10:12-14
for there is no distinction between Jew and Greek,
Romans 12:9
Love must be without hypocrisy.
Romans 16:19
The report of your obedience has reached everyone.
1 Corinthians 1:2
To God’s church at Corinth,
2 Corinthians 2:1-7
In fact, I made up my mind about this:
Ephesians 1:3
Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens.
Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able
Ephesians 4:30
And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit.
2 Timothy 4:18
The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom.
Revelation 3:19