NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Be strongchazaq (khaw-zak') to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer and quit hayah (haw-yaw) to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) yourselves like men 'enowsh (en-oshe') a mortal; hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. O ye Philistines Plishtiy (pel-ish-tee') a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth -- Philistine. that ye be not servants `abad (aw-bad') to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc. unto the Hebrews `Ibriy (ib-ree') an Eberite (i.e. Hebrew) or descendant of Eber -- Hebrew(-ess, woman). as they have been `abad (aw-bad') to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc. to you quit hayah (haw-yaw) to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) yourselves like men 'enowsh (en-oshe') a mortal; hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. and fight lacham (law-kham') to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction) -- devour, eat, ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (make) war(-ring). Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible "Take courage and be men, O Philistines, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews, as they have been slaves to you; therefore, be men and fight." King James Bible Be strong, and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fight. Holman Christian Standard Bible Show some courage and be men, Philistines! Otherwise, you'll serve the Hebrews just as they served you. Now be men and fight!" International Standard Version Philistines, be strong and be men, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews just as they have been slaves to you! Be men and fight!" NET Bible Be strong and act like men, you Philistines, or else you will wind up serving the Hebrews the way they have served you! Act like men and fight!" GOD'S WORD® Translation Be strong, Philistines, and act like men, or else you will serve the Hebrews as they served you. Act like men and fight." King James 2000 Bible Be strong, and conduct yourselves like men, O you Philistines, that you be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: conduct yourselves like men, and fight. Links 1 Samuel 4:91 Samuel 4:9 NIV 1 Samuel 4:9 NLT 1 Samuel 4:9 ESV 1 Samuel 4:9 NASB 1 Samuel 4:9 KJV |
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